Beer-loving Thai lawmaker takes aim at US$14 billion booze industry duopoly

BANGKOK - A beer-loving lawmaker in Thailand once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping his party's election win can give ...

Japan launches ‘Sake Viva!’ campaign urging younger population to drink more to boost economy

While many governments around the world would probably be delighted if their citizens drank less alcohol, Japan is taking a ...

Fresh photos of UK PM Boris Johnson drinking reignite ‘Partygate’ row

by Reuters

May 24, 2022

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LONDON - New photographs of Prime Minister Boris Johnson drinking at a leaving party at his Downing Street residence have been ...

With schools shut, teachers in India are being recruited as alcohol spies

Teachers are threatening statewide street protests in Bihar, northeast India, after being ordered by the education ministry to work as ...

Asahi’s flagship Super Dry beer to undergo biggest makeover in 35 years

by Reuters

January 10, 2022

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TOKYO - Japan's Asahi Group Holdings said on Thursday (Jan 6) it was making the first "full renewal" of its flagship Super ...

Death toll from Russian alcohol poisoning incident rises to 34

by Reuters

October 13, 2021

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MOSCOW - The death toll from a mass poisoning linked to illegal alcohol in southwest Russia rose to 34 on ...

Thailand’s ban on buying and selling alcohol online to take effect next week

by The Nation/Asia News Network

December 7, 2020

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The Royal Thai Police and Public Health Ministry held a press conference on Friday (Dec 5) to announce the enforcement ...

Japan boozy popsicle raises fear over kids’ safety

by The China Post/Asia News Network

September 29, 2020

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Suika Bar, one of Japan’s most popular popsicles, has recently launched the “enchanted” limited-edition popsicle that boasts a unique liquor ...

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