The liquor manufacturing units have accused the state government of reneging on its promise to give them permits to export their products outside Bihar. There are three breweries in the state owned by Molson Coors Cobra, Carlsberg India and United Breweries, all located in Patna. (more…)
Representing around 4500 bars and restaurants, Carlsberg Myanmar plans to send a petition to the government by the end of August, in protest against a recent crackdown on serving draught beer without the right papers, a company spokesperson said. (more…)
The brewing industry is more varied than ever before. On one side, large corporations are increasingly working to establish the beer as the global beverage. On the other side, there are creative craft brewers as well as small- and medium-sized brewers who compete with wine with their specialties not only in trade journals and feature articles, but also in shopping baskets. (more…)
The published report on the industry and trade in Vietnam discusses moderating growth rate of beer production during in the first five months of 2016. (more…)
On Kyar Kwet Thit Street in Yangon’s Tarmwe township, famous because it is home to more than 50 beer stations, dozens of young and middle-aged men and a handful of girls in their 20s enjoyed the nightlife earlier this week.
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Having closed 500 Tasmac shops in line with its stated policy, the Tamil Nadu government is exploring options to shut down an additional 1,000 liquor shops across the state in the next few months. The process of identifying such shops has already begun. (more…)
The tax rise from 1 January, 2016 affected the Vietnamese brewers’ financial position. Yet, this doesn’t seem to be the end of their problems. In April 2016, new Decree issued by the Ministry of Finance, was published. This law changes the tax basis of VAT and SCT.
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Sapporo Holdings will begin marketing a low-cost beer brand in Vietnam later this month, joining other rivals seeking to develop one of the few growing middle-class markets. (more…)
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to review and resolve a proposal from the Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) relating to the appointment of Mr. Vu Quang Hai as Deputy CEO of the Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Joint Stock Corporation (Sabeco). (more…)
The closure of 500 shops seems to have had a marginal impact on the overall liquor sales. In places like Chennai, there are plenty of access points. This is not the case in places like Madurai. (more…)
