Carlsberg half-year sales boosted by Asia, premium beers
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(Reuters) - Carlsberg reported a 6.5% rise in half-year sales on Thursday, as the Danish brewer sold more expensive beer and its operating margins improved despite continued challenges in Russia.The brewer posted improved earnings but saw declining sales in Russia, its key market, due to tough competition and price hikes at the beginning of the year leading to a loss of market share.Total volume in Russia declined by 3%, the company said. Asia, the brewer's fastest-growing market, delivered..