Heineken NV gained full control of Asia Pacific Breweries (APB), maker of several popular beers -- including Tiger -- and
operator of 30 breweries in 14 countries. Heineken already owned 56% of APB and purchased the remaining stake to ward off a party linked to Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi. Tiger is sold at
retail and lots of restaurants in the U.S. (where food is spicy and beer can be a relief.)
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