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
Wine
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
Can a century-old winery reinvent itself for a planet under pressure? Delicato Family Wines is quietly rewriting the rules of winemaking—blending tradition with unexpected sustainability moves that go far beyond the vineyard.
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Treasury Wine Estates has warned of a slowdown in stock depletion in China since June, as tighter alcohol restrictions and changing drinking habits dent sales momentum in its biggest Asian market. Read More
China’s wine business is in the midst of a slow, grinding reshuffle. Profits are falling, cash is tight, and many companies are cutting back. Yet, in a market that has weathered years of turbulence, there are still players willing to take chances on what comes next. 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
The tech giant’s dedicated alcohol platform, Waima Alcohol Delivery (歪马送酒), has rolled out a “full-process authenticity guarantee” — promising that every bottle will be traceable and verified genuine. 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
Cathay Pacific added five Chinese wines for first and business class, as part of the airline’s push to showcase emerging wine regions and elevate Chinese fine wines on the international stage. Read More
Château de La Rivière, a prominent Bordeaux wine estate linked to a fatal helicopter crash in 2013, has been sold by its Chinese owner to Luxembourg-based private equity firm GFI, marking the latest withdrawal of Chinese capital from France’s wine industry. Read More