HARDCORE athletes and late-night clubbers may have little in common, but both scenes share a common, controversial indulgence. Fitness and dance clubs alike have been hawking energy drinks since Austria’s Red Bull exploded onto the market, selling the idea of ‘energy in a can’ to anyone who wants to add an extra mile to a workout or late-night celebration

THE drinking water market has boomed in Myanmar as awareness of healthy lifestyles increases and as manufacturers offer reasonable prices and convenience to consumers, said leading sources in the industry.

THE Myanmar soft drink industry has expanded dramatically since 2000 with the increased use of modern production techniques and attractive packaging, and strides have even been made into new markets by manufacturers who have begun exporting their products.

THERE is nothing like a warm cup of coffee to wake you up in the morning. Whether you are sitting at home, talking with friends or hiding from the rain, a cup of coffee always hits the spot.

AS a person who has spent a lot of time in tea shops drinking sweet and strong cho kya tea, I often wondered what would be involved with opening such a business. Having recently noticed that although the number of tea shops in Yangon was mushrooming, they were all crowded with customers, it seemed like a good time to find out.

BEER is becoming an increasingly popular drink in Myanmar and seems to be occupying the tables of a growing number of business dinners, parties and social events in Yangon and other cities across the country.

ALCOHOL distilleries in Myanmar have flourished in recent years as domestic production has become increasingly sophisticated, according to liquor manufacturers and distributors in Yangon.