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Struggling brewer Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs

The world's second-biggest brewer, Heineken, said overall beer volumes were down 2.4 per cent in 2025.
The world's second-biggest brewer, Heineken, said overall beer volumes were down 2.4 per cent in 2025.

Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer

Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.
Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.

England's Root says no malice in Brook's 'Stone Cold' century celebration

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root in action. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root in action. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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.

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.

Britain hockey great Sherwani dies aged 63

Data linked to 2 million people feared leaked in cyber attack, says beverage giant Asahi

Asahi President acknowledged the "weakness" of the company's security in a press conference on Nov 27, 2025.
Asahi President acknowledged the "weakness" of the company's security in a press conference on Nov 27, 2025.

Taiwan slaps anti-dumping duties on China-made beer, steel for five years

China was the biggest source of beer imports to Taiwan in 2024, Bloomberg News reported previously, with shipments topping US$125 million (S$162.17 million).
China was the biggest source of beer imports to Taiwan in 2024, Bloomberg News reported previously, with shipments topping US$125 million (S$162.17 million).

Pope Leo gets gift of Chicago beer from Illinois governor Pritzker

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, November 19, 2025.  Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS    ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, November 19, 2025.  Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS    ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Final - New Zealand v England - Lord's, London, Britain - July 14, 2019   Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh before the match    Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Final - New Zealand v England - Lord's, London, Britain - July 14, 2019   Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh before the match    Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

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