The CEO of global beverage giant Suntory Holdings has stepped down after police discovered a supplement containing a controlled substance at his Tokyo home, ending the 66-year old veteran executive’s 11-year tenure at the Japanese drinks giant. Read More
Asia
Now, bottles of North Korean beer are finding their way onto Russian shelves — though at a price tag that has some locals raising eyebrows. Read More
These are the key gatekeepers to Malaysia, a rising wine market in Asia that shouldn't be overlooked. Read More
The Philippines defied a global slump in wine sales with nearly 30% import growth in the first half of 2025, and in a surprise twist, the United States — not France or Australia — emerged as its largest supplier. Read More
Carlsberg Asia, facing fierce competition in the region’s beer market, unveiled what it called its “boldest partnership yet,” launching a Digital Acceleration Program with the region's three delivery giants - Meituan, Grab and Delivery Hero - to drive growth in on-demand retail. Read More
Northern Myanmar’s notorious cyber fraud syndicates — long associated with telecom swindles, kidnappings, and extortion — have found an unlikely new hook: fine wine investment. Read More
Imports are down, but Malaysia’s wine scene is buzzing. Despite a steep drop in shipments and a majority-Muslim population, Bordeaux Liquid Gold sees demand surging — fuelled by tourism, a tilt toward premium wines, and an unexpected boom in white wine. Read More
South Korean customs authorities say international drug traffickers are disguising narcotics as everyday consumer goods — including wine — as part of increasingly sophisticated smuggling operations into Asia. Read More
Vinodh Shankar of Sonarys, India's largest fine wine importer, offers a candid look at the real challenges, hidden costs, and why most producers get it wrong. Read More
Japan’s wine imports edged higher in value during the first half of 2025, defying a marginal dip in volume thanks largely to robust demand for French wine led by Champagne. Read More