vietnam official gets downgraded for striking another with beer glass after drinking

Vietnam official gets downgraded for striking another with beer glass after drinking

A foreign affairs official in southern Vietnam has been demoted for beating a home affairs leader after a drinking party last year.
vietnamese spend us 31 billion for beer in 2014

Vietnamese spend US$3.1 billion for beer in 2014

Vietnamese people spent at least US$3.1 billion for drinking 3.14 billion liters of beer in 2014, excluding imported beer, according to the Vietnam Beverages Association (VBA) released today.
foreign breweries tap vietnams draft beer market

Foreign breweries tap Vietnam’s draft beer market

Facing fierce competition in the packaged beer market, foreign breweries are migrating towards draft beer, with pubs and beer gardens springing up as fast as mushrooms throughout urban Vietnam.
domestic beer makers fear double tax blow

Domestic beer makers fear double tax blow

Beer industry insiders say pending new tax policies will have an adverse impact on Vietnamese beer firms already fighting for position against their foreign peers.
oktoberfest revellers guzzle enough beer to fill over two olympic pools

Oktoberfest revellers guzzle enough beer to fill over two Olympic pools

With 6.4 million visitors chugging 6.7 million litre-sized Mass glasses of beer, Germany wrapped up its world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival Sunday, with the amount of beer consumed over 16 days enough to fill up over two Olympic swimming pools.
saigon beer a focus for local leading brewer

Saigon Beer a focus for local leading brewer

Vietnam’s top brewer Sabeco is strengthening its iconic Saigon Beer brand to fight off tougher competition in the country.
heineken reports beer sales leap with mexican acquisition

Heineken reports beer sales leap with Mexican acquisition

Dutch brewer Heineken said on Wednesday it sold 24 per cent more beer in the third quarter, compared to last year, mainly owing to its acquisition of Mexican firm FEMSA.

Tax increases fuel car, beer price hikes

Tax increases effective from January 1 have resulted in a price rise for automobiles and beer that may affect sales.According to an industry source, the price of automobiles and canned beer has increased by more than 20 per cent and 10 per cent respectively as a result of amendments to special consumption tax (SCT) and value-added tax (VAT).
beer industry compelled to adjust to potential tax impact

Beer industry compelled to adjust to potential tax impact

Following a stressful few years of slumping demand, the beer industry is taking on even more challenging times, including the potential impact of special consumption tax, which leaves it finding new ways to prosper.
mixed tax regime not yet applied on beer and alcohol products

Mixed tax regime not yet applied on beer and alcohol products

The Government has decided not to apply the mixed tax regime on beer and alcohol products.
vung tau beerfest pushes tourism and beer culture

Vung Tau Beerfest pushes tourism and beer culture

The Vung Tau BeerFest, themed "Around the World with Bia Saigon", has offered tourists an insight into beer culture and bolstered tourism in the locality and beyond.
bia saigon chill wins at asia beer championship 2022

Bia Saigon Chill wins at Asia Beer Championship 2022

Asia Beer Championship 2022 gave awards to Bia Saigon, the leading brand of Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO), for its outstanding beers and its innovation to meet customer needs on October 28.
vietnam will raise special consumption tax on cigarettes beer and spirits

Vietnam will raise special consumption tax on cigarettes, beer, and spirits

Cigarettes, beer, and spirits in Vietnam will be subject to an increased special consumption tax (SCT) aiming to improve community health and tackle the national budget deficit as part of a comprehensive tax reform strategy for 2030.
carlsberg vietnam launches comprehensive revamp of halida to better beer experience

Carlsberg Vietnam launches comprehensive revamp of Halida to better beer experience

Carlsberg Vietnam on April 8 announced a comprehensive revamp of Halida, giving the products both a new liquid and a new packaging that takes consumers’ beer experience to a higher level of freshness.
covid 19 and decree 100 keep hampering the local beer sector from recovery

COVID-19 and Decree 100 keep hampering the local beer sector from recovery

2021 may be far from promising for the local beer and alcohol sector because of the prolonged disruptions from COVID-19.