The chairman of Wuliangye, China’s second-largest baijiu producer, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, Chinese authorities said. Read More
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Premium demand and a weaker yen drive Japan's higher import value despite a slight drop in shipments. Read More
Wine imports into the Philippines remained broadly stable in 2025, with the United States retaining its position as the country’s largest supplier while shipments from New Zealand posted the fastest growth. Read More
Industry interviews reveal a patchwork recovery: Champagne and by-the-glass wines find momentum in Shanghai while smaller cities struggle to sustain demand.
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Start-ups, boutique wineries and even Moutai are experimenting with LoNo wines as shifting drinking habits open a new niche in China’s struggling wine market.Our interviews with producers and entrepreneurs suggest the category may be gaining traction as new drinking occasions emerge. Read More
Suntory Global Spirits has confirmed that its Laphroaig Distillery and Bowmore Distillery on Scotland’s Islay island will merge their production teams as part of an operational restructuring, while offering employees a voluntary redundancy programme. Read More
Imports from Australia, France and Chile fall sharply, weighing on Malaysia's overall market performance.
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New FTAs with New Zealand, the EU and US are reshaping one of the world’s most protected alcohol markets even though its wine imports in 2025 trail far behind smaller markets such as Malaysia.
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Diageo denied speculation that it is preparing to sell its Chinese baijiu business after reporting weaker first-half results and cutting its dividend, as sharp declines in China continued to pressure drinks giant. Read More
French spirits maker Pernod Ricard reported declines in both sales and profit in the first half of its 2026 fiscal year, with sharp contractions in China and the US weighing on overall performance. Read More