Heineken will cease large-scale brewing operations in Singapore within the next two years, impacting around 130 roles as production is redistributed to regional facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam. The move, confirmed by Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS), will see the transition completed by 2027, with Singapore adopting an import-based model. The company stated that retail prices are not expected to change.
The Tuas brewery site will be redeveloped into a regional logistics and product development hub, including a pilot brewery, signalling a strategic shift in Singapore’s role from manufacturing to innovation and supply chain coordination.
From a workforce perspective, APBS said roles will be progressively phased out through 2027. The company is working with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union and government agencies to provide affected employees with severance packages, job placement assistance, reskilling programmes, and counselling support. Union chief Sankaradass S. Chami confirmed that negotiated severance and career transition support will be extended to impacted workers.Singapore’s Economic Development Board added that it is coordinating with relevant agencies to facilitate job matching and redeployment opportunities.
A Heineken spokesperson described the move as a long-term structural decision based on multi-year supply chain assessments, aimed at improving operational efficiency while strengthening Singapore’s position in innovation and brand development.The restructuring aligns with Heineken’s broader global plan to cut up to 6,000 roles amid declining demand. The company reported a 2.4 per cent drop in beer volumes in 2025, underscoring ongoing pressures on the global brewing sector.