In Singapore, Craft Beer Where You’d Least Expect It

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Silhouetted against pastel-colored shophouses in the historic Chinatown district of Singapore, Daniel Goh leaned forward at a lime-green table on the second floor of the Chinatown Complex to take a break from his animated critique of the city-state’s rapidly developing craft beer scene. “The thing most people don’t know,” he said, “is that people used to come here to die.” (more…)

Thailand. Bottoms up! ThaiBev bucks weak demand as beer sales fuel growth

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Chang Beer’s new look was a hit.

When ThaiBev launched a sleek new green bottle for its flagship Chang Beer brand, the market reaction was almost inebriating. The group’s net profit from beer surged by a staggering 207% year-on-year, while its total market share jumped from 30% to 38% in the span of a few quarters. (more…)

Malaysia. Traders fear booze tax hike

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There will be little cause to say “cheers” for the 3.5 million drinkers in the country if the Government decides to review the alcohol tax next month. (more…)