LA: Proposed Ban on Louisiana College-Affiliated Beers Ditched

LA: Proposed Ban on Louisiana College-Affiliated Beers Ditched A state lawmaker has shelved his bid to prohibit Louisiana’s colleges and universities from authorizing an official alcoholic beverage affiliated with the school’s brand.   U.S. News By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press May 18, 2017 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Fans of Bayou Bengal Lager and Ragin’ […]

Asia: Proposal to make alcohol firms pay health tax

Asia: Proposal to make alcohol firms pay health tax   Vietnam.net May 19, 2017 It has been proposed that companies which produce and import alcohol and beer products should pay VND360 billion (USD16.36 million) annually for health services.   This is among contents mentioned in a draft law on alcohol that the Ministry of Health […]