Japanese cult-favourite craft beer now brewed in Hong Kong
Hitachino Nest’s first and so far only overseas brewery has opened in Fo Tan as the company seeks to tap the vast Chinese market. (more…)
Sri Lanka. Fitch affirms Lion Brewery’s ‘Aa-(lka)’ rating; says wellplaced to recover from floods
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC’S (Lion) National Long-term Rating of ‘Aa-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook and said the firm is well-placed to recover from the recent floods and expects its financial profile to remain consistent with its rating. (more…)
Japanese beer firms make headway in South Korea
Japanese beer is becoming increasingly prominent in South Korea, where its popularity is growing mainly among young people due to its deeper flavors and finer beer head than domestic brews. (more…)
Vietnam. Heineken Buys a Brewery From Carlsberg in Southeast Asia’s Thirstiest Beer Market
Heineken NV’s expansion of its production in Vietnam by taking over a brewery from rival Carlsberg A/S highlights growing interest by global beer brands to quench the thirst of about 70 million locals in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. (more…)
Thailand. Red-hot ThaiBev expected to shine further
Amid a largely tepid Singapore bourse, Thai Beverage has stood out with its frothy rise this year, attracting investors with its dominance in Thailand’s alcohol market and strong earnings growth. (more…)
India. Bangalore: To be ale and hearty
Whitefield might have its share of infrastructural woes, but in the meanwhile, the number of microbreweries opening up in the neighbourhood means that someone is at least raising ‘hops’! The beer would be available only in early September, we were told when we visited Biergarten, but we are used to waiting in, and for things, in Whitefield, so we weren’t surprised. (more…)
Vietnam. Debate rages over Sabeco nepotism accusations
The head of Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) Nguyen Dinh Cung has called the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) “shameless” after it claimed the promotion of former minister Vu Huy Hoang’s son had followed all procedures. (more…)
Thailand. On tap and in the bottle
Sun-dried bananas and chilli paste are just some of the unusual ingredients that go into local craft beers.
SIX LOCALLY brewed suds are to be crowned “leaders of the pack”, when the country’s first craft beer competition takes place next weekend. (more…)
Hong Kong. Master House, Lan Kwai Fong – Japanese beers at a price
Austere looking bar serves 6 draught Suntory beers and a range of the brewery’s whiskies. Great tasting but will leave a large hole in your wallet. (more…)
Cambodia. Strike slows flow of Angkor beer
Cambrew’s brewery in Sihanoukville is still producing beer, but an ongoing strike could put its flagship Angkor brand in short supply after the labour dispute forced a suspension of the factory’s warehouse and distribution activities this week. (more…)