As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt by economies across the globe, Hong Kong looks to strengthen economic relations with Japan, a key trading partner in Asia. Read More
Japan
Tokyo-headquartered Enoteca has reopened its 75 m² wine store in China's eastern Suzhou after months of renovation, as it plans expansion to tap into wine consumption power of the affluent city of 13 million people. Read More
Japan's longest serving Prime Minister is accused of omitting dinner costs with free booze provided by Suntory. Read More
Japan's drinks giants Asahi and Suntory have announced price hikes of up to 28% for its main beverages from beer to whisky. Read More
Despite volume decline, Japan's wine import value climbed in 2021, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release, considered the king of Japanese whisky for its rarity, will be offered at the upcoming Bonhams Fine and Rare Wine and Whisky Sale in Hong Kong on 20 May 2022. Read More
Japan's second largest wine group has just appointed Shinji Hori as its new president. Read More
Mercian Corporation (“Mercian”), a leading wine importer and producer in Japan owned by Kirin, has announced the launch of a new wine brand called “Mercian Wines”, as it tries to energize local wine market after slumping wine sales in 2021. Read More
Asia's wine market remains resilient last year, but which market is driving its growth? We profiled and compared four key markets to find out. Read More
Two of Japan’s largest beverage groups, Suntory Holdings and Kirin Holdings Co., have suspended part of the wine sales due to production and shipment delays amid COVID-19 pandemic. Read More