The Distilled Spirits Association of the Philippines said it supports the government’s proposal for higher taxes on alcohol products as long as it promotes a level playing field among industry players.
- At least 13 people have died in Israel since the start of 2018 because of methanol poisoning from alcohol, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. 
- Health experts have revealed the real reasons why drinking alcohol can lead to unexpected calories - and it's not just due to 'sugary' mixed drinks and 'high carb' beer. 
- MANILA, Philippines — Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon has filed a bill seeking to label alcoholic drinks with health warnings on the negative effects of drinking alcohol. 
- Indian economy is currently facing slowdown across many sectors, including automobiles, retail, real estate, and consumptions. 
- Murang’a County government has embarked on a mission to ensure liquor products being sold to customers are safe. 
- MANILA, Philippines – "Kids can easily like it. It's sweet." This was the comment of Senate ways and means committee chairperson Pia Cayetano when she tasted a sample of an alcopop, a fruit-flavored alcohol drink, during a hearing on increasing the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. 
- The National Measurement Institute (yes, it’s a thing) wants to make sure you’re getting the booze you paid for when you’re at licensed venues such as restaurants, pubs and clubs. 
- The Ontario government's cannabis wholesaler and online retailer is returning all products from CannTrust Holdings Inc. — valued at roughly $2.9-million — because they do not conform with the terms of its supply deal with the beleaguered cannabis company. 
- Costa Rica has been hit with a wave of methanol poisoning linked to adulterated alcohol, according to a report from Food Safety News. 
 
    