On March 24th, it was reported that Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS), the manufacturer of Tiger Beer, a local brand in Singapore, will gradually cease production at its Tuas brewery, affecting 130 employees over the next two years.
In a statement on March 24th, Heineken said, "By the end of 2027, the large-scale brewing at the Tuas Brewery will be gradually reduced in favor of a more flexible regional supply approach."
The statement further added, "Over time, the Tuas Brewery site will be redeveloped to support regional logistics and include a pilot brewery for innovation."
Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heineken.
It has been revealed that large-scale production will be transferred to mature regional easy-open-end breweries in Malaysia and Vietnam.
The statement said, "Imported beer has occupied a significant share of the Singaporean market, accounting for about half of beer consumption. Malaysia, Vietnam, and China are the main sources of imports. Operational adjustments in Singapore will be implemented gradually."
In Singapore, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore will focus on regional business operations, demand planning, packaging adjustments, export market services, and innovation support.
The statement declared that this move is part of Heineken's "Evergreen 2030" strategy, which aims to maintain and deepen Singapore's role as a regional hub for business operations, logistics, innovation, and AI empowerment capabilities.
The statement further added that Tiger Beer was founded in Singapore and will continue to be produced and refined in Singapore to serve consumers worldwide.
Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore has notified relevant government agencies and is collaborating with the Food and Beverage Union, which is affiliated with the National Trades Union Congress, to provide support for affected employees.
These measures include severance support based on years of service, employment placement support to assist with job seeking and career transition, retraining and skills enhancement through the National Federation of Trade Unions' Employment and Skills Enhancement Institute, as well as the provision of counseling and welfare resources.
The last restructuring of Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore took place in 2023, resulting in the dismissal of 33 employees.
The parent company of this company, Heineken, announced in February 2026 that it would lay off 5,000 to 6,000 employees over the next two years.
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