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Alcohol

Saudi Arabia extends alcohol sales to higher-earning residents

Residents of Saudi Arabia must prove their income by showing a salary certificate to gain entry to the country's only liquor outlet in Riyadh.
Residents of Saudi Arabia must prove their income by showing a salary certificate to gain entry to the country's only liquor outlet in Riyadh.

Are Americans drinking less? New data says yes, but not by much

FILE PHOTO: A man sits at a bar in LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A man sits at a bar in LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Popular Haji Lane craft beer spot Good Luck to bid goodbye to patrons on Dec 31

Formerly known as Good Luck Beerhouse, the nine-year-old venue in Haji Lane will be closing its doors on Dec 31.
Formerly known as Good Luck Beerhouse, the nine-year-old venue in Haji Lane will be closing its doors on Dec 31.

Thailand lifts decades-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales in trial

A ThaiBevtruck transporting Chang beer leaves the company's Beer Thip brewery in Bang Ban, Ayutthaya.
A ThaiBevtruck transporting Chang beer leaves the company's Beer Thip brewery in Bang Ban, Ayutthaya.

‘Spirit animal’: Raccoon breaks into US liquor store, gets drunk and passes out in bathroom

A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia, US, in the early hours of Nov 29, consumed alcohol and passed out.
A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia, US, in the early hours of Nov 29, consumed alcohol and passed out.

Four die in Iran after drinking bootleg alcohol

Three people have been arrested in Iran after four people died from drinking bootleg alcohol.
Three people have been arrested in Iran after four people died from drinking bootleg alcohol.

Drinks giant Suntory to debut Barrel, its first Hibiki concept restaurant, in Cecil Street 

Barrel takes over the space that previously housed American grill restaurant Rosemead and rum bar Sugarhall, both of which shut on July 26.
Barrel takes over the space that previously housed American grill restaurant Rosemead and rum bar Sugarhall, both of which shut on July 26.

Saudi Arabia to open more alcohol stores as curbs ease, sources say

The outlets are expected to be in the eastern province of Dhahran and one for diplomats in the port city of Jeddah.
The outlets are expected to be in the eastern province of Dhahran and one for diplomats in the port city of Jeddah.

South Korea pushes for larger warning messages on alcohol packaging

The South Korean government said alcohol labels will carry larger health warning labels starting 2026.
The South Korean government said alcohol labels will carry larger health warning labels starting 2026.

Thailand reverses afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash

Afternoon drinks may help revive spending in a sector that accounts for about one-fifth of the economy.
Afternoon drinks may help revive spending in a sector that accounts for about one-fifth of the economy.

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