A tersely worded official statement announcing the arrest of a person surnamed Ma in Alibaba founder Jack Ma's home base has triggered concerns over Ma's fate. Read More
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Lin Liu MW has set herself out and wows to be an independent voice to guide Chinese wine consumers. Will she be the next Robert Parker for China? Read More
While there is no signs of reopening in Hong Kong's bar scene, the following good news may cheer up the bar community - Coa from Hong Kong has won the no.1 spot of Asia’s 50 Best Bar for the second time in a row. Read More
New Zealand's Pinot Noir pioneer Larry McKenna at Escarpment Wines will retire after this year's harvest. Read More
English sparkling wine producer, Rathfinny Wine Estate, which has taken over the world’s greatest restaurants, is now partnering with Hong Kong-based importer Fine Vintage to conquer the Asia wine hub. Read More
Japan's drinks giants Asahi and Suntory have announced price hikes of up to 28% for its main beverages from beer to whisky. Read More
When China's wine market was hit by low consumption and imports during the pandemic in 2021, the country's biggest winery Changyu had its best year yet by revising its sales strategy and promoting its domestic premium brands. Read More
Despite volume decline, Japan's wine import value climbed in 2021, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
The Gongbei Customs in Shenzhen has busted a Macau driver smuggling 12 bottles of Hennessy X.O in his modified car stereo system.. Read More
Latest China Customs data shows the continual decline of China's wine imports, as the ‘zero covid policy’ upheld by the country with 52 million wine drinkers continues to weigh down on demand. Read More