The wealthy Gulf nation Qatar has made an unexpected U-turn and decided to ban beer sales inside or around the perimeter of stadiums just two days before the start of 2022 World Cup, confusing visitors and beer sponsors. Read More
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South Korea’s alcohol market boomed during the pandemic, and apparently the country’s singletons living on their own might have made a sizable contribution to the growth, according to a government policy research institute. Read More
Major global beer brands have announced that they are withdrawing and halting business plans in Russia this month, as more companies dash for the exit as Russian invasion into Ukraine turns into a costly affair for companies. Read More
Ukraine civilians and breweries are heeding to president Zelensky’s call to make Molotov cocktails this weekend to defend the country, as Ukraine braces for Russia’s intensified invasion. Read More
IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has underlined eight key trends shaping the global alcoholic industry in 2022. Read More
Japan's first zero-sugar and zero-carb beer proves to be a huge success upon release, affirming the country's growing health trend for low-carb beverages. Read More
The Japanese government has announced they will revise liquor taxes in October. Mari Yasuda reports from Japan on the impacts, and reactions from importers and merchants. Read More
Thailand’s capital city Bangkok has issued an alcohol ban in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19, prompting local residents to stock up on … Read More
The spirits giant Diageo estimated that the fast-spreading COVID-19 disease could shave off up to £325 million of net sales for the group, as the virus outbreak forced many restaurants and bars to shut doors across Greater China region. Read More
AB InBev, the world’s biggest brewery, has announced its plan to revive listing for its Asian business, Budweiser APAC division, in Hong Kong this week, after scratching the plan in July. Read More