From Hong Kong and Shanghai to Mumbai and Bangkok, more than 20 major wine and spirits exhibitions will shape how producers enter Asia’s fastest-evolving drinks markets. Read More
Asia
Premium demand and a weaker yen drive Japan's higher import value despite a slight drop in shipments. Read More
Wine imports into the Philippines remained broadly stable in 2025, with the United States retaining its position as the country’s largest supplier while shipments from New Zealand posted the fastest growth. Read More
Suntory Global Spirits has confirmed that its Laphroaig Distillery and Bowmore Distillery on Scotland’s Islay island will merge their production teams as part of an operational restructuring, while offering employees a voluntary redundancy programme. Read More
Imports from Australia, France and Chile fall sharply, weighing on Malaysia's overall market performance.
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New FTAs with New Zealand, the EU and US are reshaping one of the world’s most protected alcohol markets even though its wine imports in 2025 trail far behind smaller markets such as Malaysia.
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Chen Chun-an, founder and chairman of Drinks, one of Taiwan’s most prominent wine and spirits distributors, died peacefully in the early hours of Feb. 17 at the age of 80. Read More
After concluding free trade agreements with the EU, the UK and New Zealand, India’s alcohol market is now set to welcome another major player. Read More
Taiwan's customs data for wine imports is out, and the data shows that parkling leads decline while France holds dominance and white wine suppliers show resilience. Read More
Thailand will abolish a long-standing rule that allowed only one importer to represent each wine brand in the country, a move aimed at increasing competition and lowering prices in the market. Read More