Heineken, the world’s second-largest brewer by market value, will wind down large-scale production in Singapore by the end of 2027 and shift it to sites in Malaysia and Vietnam.
The move comes as the firm looks to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years.
Heineken said on Tuesday that once the move is complete, it will import beers from other regional breweries to Singapore, where its Tiger beer brand was created in 1932.
Its wholly-owned subsidiary Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore will shift to an “import-based supply model” supported by Heineken breweries across the region, the firm said.
Large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore, where Tiger beer has been brewed since 1990, will be wound down by the end of 2027 and shifted to breweries in Malaysia and Vietnam.
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Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s brewery in Tuas, Singapore. Photo from the company’s website |
The Tuas site will be redeveloped to support regional logistics and include a pilot brewery for innovation.
Tiger beer’s leadership will remain in Singapore, setting strategy and guiding research and development.
Singapore will maintain its role as a base for regional commercial operations, logistics, innovation and generative AI capabilities.
A Heineken spokesperson told Reuters the move would affect approximately 130 roles in phases, with support including severance, reskilling and well-being services.
