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Gen Z Ditches Booze: Health and Costs Drive Change

3/2/2026

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  • Cheryl Tan, a 26-year-old Singaporean finance professional, will drink less as hangovers worsen.
  • She reports reduced alcohol intake boosts productivity and cuts costs, with cocktails around S$30.
  • Many in Asia's Gen Z embrace sober or sober-curious lifestyles due to costs and health concerns.
  • Ruby Chiu, a 25-year-old marketing executive, plans monthly nights out to train for an April half-marathon.
  • The shift prompts bars and drink companies to rethink their offerings.