Thailand has lifted its 53-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales, scrapping the long-standing 2pm–5pm blackout in a major policy reversal aimed at boosting tourism and easing decades of confusion for retailers and travellers. Read More
Natalie Wang
Treasury Wine Estates says its entire A$687 million U.S. goodwill is likely worthless — a stark sign of how sharply America’s wine market has cooled. Read More
Château Mouton Rothschild has tapped Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos to illustrate the label for its 2023 vintage, marking the first time the First Growth estate has commissioned an artist from Portugal. Read More
Edward Ragg MW — educator, critic, judge and poet — reflects on the collaborative work behind one of the world’s largest wine competitions, and why fairness depends on many palates rather than one. Read More
The Thai government has reversed a controversial afternoon alcohol ban following outcry from bars, restaurants and tourism groups. Read More
A Chinese entrepreneur set a new record at the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction after paying €400,000 for the Pièce des Présidents, the event’s headline charity barrel. Read More
Links Concept Family Wine Merchants, one of Hong Kong’s leading wine importers, has been acquired by the United Kingdom–based Coterie Group, becoming part of the company’s expanding global portfolio spanning wine sales, storage and superyacht supply services. Read More
Thailand’s food and beverage sector has been thrown into turmoil after a significant amendment to the Alcohol Control Act came into effect last week, introducing consumer penalties for drinking during restricted hours — a first in the country’s legal history. Read More
Speaking with Vino Joy News during his visit to the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, Allan Sichel outlined how Bordeaux is navigating this period of change — from export struggles and its new campaign for consumer engagement to the uncertain future of en primeur. Read More
Australia’s organic wine producers will gain easier access to two of Asia’s biggest markets, India and Japan, following new agreements granting mutual recognition of organic certification systems between the countries. Read More