India. Gastropub circuit in Namma ‘Pub City’
The newly formed Bengaluru Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) plans to start a gastropub circuit in the city which brews its own beer, grows its own grapes and makes its own wine. (more…)
India. Cross-border transfers of intangible assets by foreign entities not taxable: Delhi HC
The landmark verdict was delivered on a challenge made by Foster’s Australia to a May 2008 Authority of Advance Rulings determination deeming the transfer of intangible assets associated with British (more…)
China Beer Sales Seen Washing Away With Floods, Cooler Weather
The worst floods in China since 1998 and cooler-than-usual weather are eroding sales at the nation’s brewers, deepening a slump caused by the economic slowdown. (more…)
Heineken’s Tiger Beer debuts in Taiwan
You could feel relaxed after getting off work just by enjoying a delicious stir-fried dish and a bottle of Tiger Beer, newly launched in Taiwan by Heineken Asia Pacific, according to a press release issued by the brewery. (more…)
China’s Craft Beer Revolution
Local brewpubs are becoming well-known internationally, but are held back at home by government regulations. (more…)
Beer sales in Thailand began growing rapidly in 2016
Over the first 5 months of 2016, beer sales on the Thai market grew by 7% to 9.52 mln hl. These data are from Bank of Thailand report. And the sales in May grew by 10.2% against May 2015. (more…)
Vietnamese breweries fear foreign groups will swallow domestic market
The world’s leading brewers all operate in Vietnam, competing with Vietnamese manufacturers to grab market share. (more…)
Thailand. 96-year-old Thai Bev director steps down
A 96-year-old director at Thai Beverage has stepped down due to his health, a regulatory filing from the beverage company showed on Friday. (more…)
India. Communists required close down 22 TASMAC shops in Tamil Nadu
The City Unit of the Communist Party of India has urged the district administration to close down 22 TASMAC shops which are located close to educational institutions, places of worship and highways in and around the city. (more…)
Competition watchdog clears Heineken acquisition of Singapore beer firm
The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) has cleared the acquisition of Singapore beer firm GAPL by Dutch brewing giant Heineken, the watchdog said on Tuesday (Jul 19). (more…)