How much alcohol are people in Hong Kong drinking? Which drinks are falling out of favour, and which ones are bouncing back? We crunched the numbers from the past 20 years—so you don’t have to. Read More
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American wine auction house Zachys has reportedly closed its Hong Kong office after 17 years of operation, marking a shocking retreat from Asia's key fine wine hub. Read More
Will the latest alcohol ban for Party and government meals spur home consumption and non-alcoholic sales? We talked to experts to find out. Read More
China’s bar industry is undergoing a quiet transformation, expanding rapidly into lower-tier cities and localising its offerings to appeal to regional tastes, according to a new report. Read More
Even though a US$10 ex-cellar wine can retail for as much as US$100 in India, this Master of Wine believes there’s never been a better time to enter the market. Read More
A consumer behaviour study by the Ministry of Commerce found that 60% of urban consumption now takes place at night, driven by young consumers born after 1995. Read More
The shortfall, compounded by the conspicuous absence of key buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong, casts a spotlight on shifting regional priorities and rising cost concerns surrounding the fair. Read More
It marks the lowest per-head offering in Xinrongji’s 30-year history — and a sign that even China’s most exclusive restaurants are feeling the pressure as the country’s economy slows and consumer habits shift. Read More
Leading producers including Silver Heights, Xige Estate, Legacy Peak, and DEVO Winery shared insights on their 2024 export performance, international ambitions, and the hurdles that remain. Read More
China’s leading wine importer ASC Fine Wines has launched a sweeping strategic overhaul, introducing a direct-to-consumer membership club, custom brand solutions, and a dedicated logistics partnership, as the company returns to the control of its founding St. Pierre family following a completed share transfer from Japan’s Suntory Group. Read More