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SINGAPORE: For nearly a century, Tiger Beer has been more than just a beverage in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n As the homegrown brand grew with the nation, it became a Singapore icon, and now a global hit enjoyed in more than 60 markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n That is why a recent announcement by Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore marks a turning point.<\/p>\n By the end of 2027, large-scale brewing operations at Tiger Beer\u2019s Tuas facility <\/span>will be progressively phased down<\/span>, with production shifting to breweries in Malaysia and Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n CNA looks back at the Tiger Beer story, from its beginnings in colonial Singapore to the global brand it is today.<\/span><\/p>\n A meeting over drinks at the Raffles Hotel between executives from Heineken and Fraser & Neave (F&N) led to the birth of Malayan Breweries.<\/span><\/p>\n F&N had originally focused on manufacturing beverages such as soda water, lemonade, tonic and ginger ale for clubs, hotels and households.<\/span><\/p>\n But when WWI broke out, it forced F&N to scale back operations to stay afloat, and it took several years after the war for the company to recover.<\/span><\/p>\n The company then partnered with Heineken, gaining access to the Dutch brewer’s brewing expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n This resulted in Singapore\u2019s first modern brewery, built behind Alexandra Brickworks with a capital of S$1 million.<\/span><\/p>\n1931: The start of Singapore\u2019s brewing legacy<\/span><\/h2>\n