Alcohol
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Asia
Malaysia PM Anwar warns tourism minister Tiong King Sing, ministry over alcohol served at gala dinner
Following the warning, the tourism ministry pledged on Tuesday to tighten monitoring and compliance with event guidelines and ethical standards.…
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Mexico
3 Guadalajara wine bars to escape the Tequila
Jalisco is famous as the birthplace of tequila, and while there’s no denying Guadalajara consumes a lot of agave spirits,…
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Mexico
Great Mexico City cocktails not on the 50 Best list
If it’s not on a list, does it even exist? Best restaurants, best bars, best dog park, best neighborhood: you…
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Asia
Vietnam parliament approves hiking tax on alcoholic drinks to 90% by 2031
HANOI: Vietnam’s National Assembly on Saturday (Jun 14) approved a proposal to raise the special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages…
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News
Inside Moet Hennessy’s crisis: Dubious deals, soaring prices and hubris
LVMH’s drinks business has been caught in a global downturn. Questionable management decisions are said to have made things worse.…
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Mexico
Mexico loves its alcoholic beverages. Is that a problem?
While walking my dog today, I got stuck behind a guy smoking a cigarette. To my surprise, the smell of…
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United Kingdom
How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe
As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present…
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United Kingdom
Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series
A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs. ADVERTISEMENT Ministry of Sound is…
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Asia
Thailand mulls lifting 53-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sale in bid to boost tourism
Paetongtarn stressed that her administration seeks to balance tourism growth with social responsibility. “Though lifting restrictions can boost business revenue…
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United Kingdom
UK alcohol tax to jump from 1 February in new blow to industry
The UK’s alcohol sector is still struggling to recover from the lingering effects of the pandemic, as well as changing…
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