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Mahjong sets and horse-themed packaging for Chinese New Year alcohol promotions

The limited-edition 1664 x Camille Walala Mahjong set for Chinese New Year 2026.
The limited-edition 1664 x Camille Walala Mahjong set for Chinese New Year 2026.

China-bound exports of Japanese sake, food items delayed amid row: Sources

Trade industry sources said that customs clearance of some sake items have doubled in some cases.
Trade industry sources said that customs clearance of some sake items have doubled in some cases.

US new dietary guidelines abandon long-standing advice on alcohol

The updated guidelines issued on Jan 7 say people should consume less alcohol “for better overall health” and “limit alcohol beverages”, but they do not recommend clear limits.
The updated guidelines issued on Jan 7 say people should consume less alcohol “for better overall health” and “limit alcohol beverages”, but they do not recommend clear limits.

Life List: 10 trends to look forward to in 2026

If 2025 was the year of nightlife closures in S’pore, 2026 will be the year of going small

kxforward03 - Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3hab headlined the grand opening of one of Singapore's newest and smallest nightclubs.

CREDIT: CHADA BY TIN BOX
kxforward03 - Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3hab headlined the grand opening of one of Singapore's newest and smallest nightclubs.

CREDIT: CHADA BY TIN BOX

Canada asks Air India to probe case of pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol: Source

The incident was labelled as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada in a letter to Air India.
The incident was labelled as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada in a letter to Air India.

3 million in Japan may have alcohol use disorder, same level as in 2018

About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.
About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.

Global Design

Sail away with Chef Nobu: Dine on black cod plated on white fingerprint-resistant dinnerware

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at a sake tasting at his restaurant  Umi Uma aboard Crystal Cruises.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at a sake tasting at his restaurant  Umi Uma aboard Crystal Cruises.

Belgium’s beer-brewing monks battle threat to their way of life

A Belgian trappist monk walking past bottles of Westvleteren beer at the bottling plant in Westvleteren, Belgium, in June 2019.
A Belgian trappist monk walking past bottles of Westvleteren beer at the bottling plant in Westvleteren, Belgium, in June 2019.

Indonesia leads globally in methanol poisoning cases with 30% deaths

Indonesia has reported the highest number of methanol poisoning cases globally.
Indonesia has reported the highest number of methanol poisoning cases globally.

The verdict on occasional binge-drinking

Even for those who drink only occasionally, holiday binge-drinking is linked with certain dangers.
Even for those who drink only occasionally, holiday binge-drinking is linked with certain dangers.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.