For decades, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have been the stars of California’s wine exports to Asia. Yet, in a quiet yet remarkable shift, Zinfandel is now sharing the spotlight. Read More
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Malaysia uncovered a wine smuggling case from Thailand, raising alarm that cross-border smuggling may be on the rise following Thailand's removal of wine import tariffs. Read More
South Korea’s wine imports continued to decline in 2024, with data showing a 9.63% drop in value during the first 11 months of the year. Read More
South Korea’s spirits market has experienced substantial growth in recent years, supported by rising imports of whiskey, brandy, and liqueurs. Read More
EU wine exports to most Asian markets suffered setbacks in 2024 with the exception of one market that bucked the downward trend.
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Renowned for its bestselling budget-friendly soju, the Korean drinks giant Hite Jinro is expanding its portfolio with American wines. Read More
Travelers will be allowed to bring two bottles of wine into Taiwan, doubling the current limit. Hong Kong wine and spirits merchants may stand to be the biggest beneficiaries. Here’s why. Read More
Yiying Yong, assistant head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall Singapore, claimed victory at the Asia Best Sommelier in French Wine competition. Read More
From Australia’s triumphant haul of trophies to surprising wins in Asia, discover the full list of standout wines, spirits, and beers at this year's HK IWSC. Read More
In Taiwan, the annual growth rate of imported sparkling wines reached 9.7%.
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