GBA Oktoberfest deepens Vietnam-Germany friendship
Vietnam News 16:02 22/08/2026GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 in Da Nang will recreate a lively Bavarian atmosphere with performances by German-Austrian band O’zapft, traditional German cuisine prepared by experienced chefs, imported German beers and a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
Vietnam’s beer industry rebounds as profits surge
Economy 14:25 21/08/2026Vietnam’s beer and alcohol industry staged a recovery in the first half of 2026, with 15 of the 17 listed companies that had released second-quarter financial statements reporting year-on-year profit growth.
Nha Trang clears beer joints encroaching under Ngoc Hoi overpass
Vietnam Life 18:04 17/08/2026Following a Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper report highlighting the illegal occupation of space beneath the Ngoc Hoi overpass for beer joints, authorities in Tay Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province launched an operation to clear the area and remove the businesses occupying the space.
Why you can drink beer easily but not 2 liters of water at once
Vietnam News 16:55 22/03/2026The human body has strict mechanisms to prevent overhydration, which is why drinking two liters of plain water at once feels nearly impossible, while consuming large amounts of beer can happen more easily, a Vietnamese doctor explained.
Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer
World 11:46 06/02/2026Australian undercover inspectors have found pubs fail to pour enough beer and other alcohol into customers' glasses for nearly a third of the drinks they serve.
Vietnam ranks eighth globally in beer consumption in 2024
Economy 16:23 12/01/2026Vietnam consumed 4.6 billion liters of beer in 2024, placing it eighth worldwide, according to Kirin Holdings, one of Japan’s and the world’s leading beverage groups.
After-work drinks in Vietnam: A social ritual or a risky habit?
In-Depth 11:56 26/10/2025Reader Hoang Ngoc Doanh recently submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper his perspective on after-work drinking habits in Vietnam. According to the author, the practice can be considered a ‘culture’ if drinkers know their limits.
Madees Khoury on brewing under occupation
World 10:05 05/09/2025The Middle East’s first and only female brewmaster discusses the evolution of beer-making in the region, increasing Israeli settler violence, and brewing as a form of soft power.
Vietnam parliament approves hiking tax on alcoholic drinks to 90% by 2031
Economy 13:16 14/06/2025Vietnam's law-making National Assembly on Saturday approved a proposal to raise the special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages to 90 percent by 2031 from the current 65 percent, a move that will add to challenges facing the industry even though the top rate won't be as high as first flagged.
Vietnam’s beer industry sees profits rebound, but challenges remain
Economy 16:50 08/06/2025After a turbulent period characterized by declining profits and shifting consumer trends, Vietnam’s beer industry is showing signs of recovery, buoyed by a rebound in domestic consumption, which has lifted earnings across major players, yet the sector still faces numerous challenges.
Vietnam tops SE Asia in alcohol consumption
Vietnam News 17:16 09/04/2025Vietnam has the highest alcohol consumption in Southeast Asia, and the third in Asia, with beer accounting for 97 percent of total alcohol consumption, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control.
Czech beer culture eyes UNESCO listing as pubs take hit
World 13:52 07/04/2025Going to a pub several times a week to meet friends, media consultant Gabriela Galetkova hopes Czech beer culture -- which is taking a hit as bar visits dip -- will be internationally recognised.
