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
Asia
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
Air India has upgraded its inflight beverage offerings on international routes, expanding its selection of wines, sparkling wines and premium spirits. Read More
Thailand’s wine imports rose for a second consecutive year in 2025, defying a global slowdown in wine consumption. With zero tariff, it has changed the country's wine import map. Read More
JancisRobinson.com, the world’s leading independent wine platform founded by renowned Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, has announced the launch of its Japanese-language website, bringing 25 years of accumulated wine expertise to the Japanese wine market. Read More
India’s high tariffs on European wine are set for a sharp reduction after the country and the European Union finalised a long-awaited free trade agreement, a move expected to significantly reshape market access for imported wine, spirits and beer. Read More
South Korea imported more wine but at lower prices in 2025 — a shift that speaks less to recovery than to a market being quietly restructured around value. Read More
European winemakers could soon gain cheaper access to India as a long-awaited trade deal could be completed as soon as this month. Read More