Industry leader from Hong Kong's dining sector warns that 3,000 restaurants would close for good, as the city extends another two weeks of social distancing measures that would cover the lucrative Chinese New Year. Read More
Natalie Wang
Japan's wine imports in 2020 dropped by 7% in volume in 2020 compared with the previous year, as stay-at-home requests during the pandemic reduced wine consumption at restaurants and bars. Read More
Chinese customs has blocked the entry of four tons of Australian wines citing contaminated cork as the main cause for its decision, as relations between the two trading partners sinks to all time low. Read More
The WSET, the largest global provider of wines and spirits qualifications, has suspended its operation in China indefinitely, after it was reported that the education provider allegedly failed to comply with the country's education laws and non-governmental organization (NGO) management law. Read More
A first-ever new Chinese TV show on Italian wine that marries The Bachelorette-like reality TV flair with adrenalin-filled adventures is hitting China's biggest streaming and video platform Youku. Read More
Hong Kong-based fine wine merchant L'Imperatrice has formally parted ways with its founder Julien Froger and is eager to turn a new corner. Read More
China's leading supermarket operator, Yonghui Superstores, is betting big on wine, buoyed by the country's wine consumption potential. Read More
The country’s domestic wine production suffered a fifth year drop while wine imports plunged both in volume and value, according to the latest official data. Read More
Following on the heels of 2019’s drought and a five-week long export ban due to Covi-19, South Africa’s wine exports miraculously defied expectation and registered growths for both value and volume in what was called one of the most challenging years for South African wine industry. Read More
