The foundation of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Kashing has pledged to donate HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) to offer a lifeline to restaurants affected by the monthslong anti-government protests in the city. Read More
Wine
Key personnel changes in China's wine market that included recent leadership change at ASC Fine Wines and Italian winery Avignonesi. Read More
Australian wine exports to China including Hong Kong and Macau reached a record value of AU$1.25 billion, a jump of 18% year on year for the year ended in September, the highest increase among Australia’s top export markets, as drinkers opt for more expensive bottles, according to Wine Australia. Read More
California wineries are struggling to stay afloat in China with mounting tariffs, but no one is ready to relinquish contacts with the lucrative market yet. Read More
In our interview with Bordeaux heavyweight François Thienpont, he shares his thoughts on 2018 En Primeur, the damaging US tariffs on EU wines, and the rise of good value Bordeaux wines. Read More
Champagne house Louis Roederer has released the latest 2012 vintage of its Brut Nature range including a Blanc and, for the first time, a rosé, in Hong Kong with its local importer Links Concept. Read More
Following the cancellation of Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will still power on with over 1,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries confirmed to attend. Read More
More than 400 exhibitors have confirmed attendance for the 'Wine to Asia' trade fair in China's Shenzhen next year, a new international wine trade show launched by Veronafiere SpA and China's Pacco Communication Group Ltd. Read More
Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates has announced that its chief executive Michael Clarke will retire in September next year, following more than 6 years at the helm of the company. Read More
The inaugural Singapore Wine Pinnacle Awards gave a nod to top quality Chinese wines, of which Ningxia in northwestern China nabbed three nominations including two by the country's leading family-owned boutique winery Silver Heights. Read More