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Beer

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

Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second test

Cricket - Ashes - Fifth Test - England v Australia - The Oval, London, Britain - July 29, 2023  Australia's Pat Cummins Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Cricket - Ashes - Fifth Test - England v Australia - The Oval, London, Britain - July 29, 2023  Australia's Pat Cummins Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Japan’s Asahi ships beer manually after ransomware attack

Asahi said on Sept 29 that a cyberattack had caused a “system failure” that was forcing it to halt transactions and deliveries of beverages.
Asahi said on Sept 29 that a cyberattack had caused a “system failure” that was forcing it to halt transactions and deliveries of beverages.

Oktoberfest briefly closed by bomb threat, deadly family drama

A burnt-out van is covered in foam after being extinguished by fire fighters in Munich, Germany, October 1, 2025. Police and firefighters were out in large numbers along Munich's Lerchenauer Strasse arterial road after a local newspaper reported that explosions and gunshots had been heard.     REUTERS/Ayhan Uyanik
A burnt-out van is covered in foam after being extinguished by fire fighters in Munich, Germany, October 1, 2025. Police and firefighters were out in large numbers along Munich's Lerchenauer Strasse arterial road after a local newspaper reported that explosions and gunshots had been heard.     REUTERS/Ayhan Uyanik

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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.