Following Hong Kong's pivotal wine tax removal in 2008, the city is now eyeing a similar tax break for spirits in a bid to revitalize its ailing dining and nightlife scene and position itself as a global hub in the US$730 billion spirits industry. Read More
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China’s wine exports to Japan soared by 255% in 2023, according to recent trade data from Japan's Ministry of Finance. The value of these imports also jumped by 189%, signaling growing acceptance of Chinese wines in the Japanese market. Read More
City’super, Hong Kong’s megalifestyle specialty store, has launched its first-ever Georgian wine promotion rolling out in six of its selected stores across the city started from September 19. Read More
The majority shareholder of Henan Liquor Easy Trading Corporation Limited (JBL), one of China’s largest alcohol retailers with annual revenues of 1.7 billion RMB and over 300 physical stores, has reportedly disappeared from public view. Read More
Areni Global, an international independent think tank for wine research, has officially become a research and industry associate of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), enhancing the potential of knowledge exchange and collaboration of public events between the two bodies. Read More
A Vino Joy News investigation found that sales of premium wines in this channel, which allows consumers to buy duty-free products without leaving the country, are facing pressure from traditional wholesalers and cross-border e-commerce platforms, where prices are more competitive. Read More
We tapped three of Hong Kong’s top wine pros—Betsy Haynes from Northeast Wines and Spirits, Graham Kwok from Watson’s Wine, and Jefferson Liu from EMW Fine Wines—to find out exactly what bottles to crack open with your mooncake of choice. Read More
Joe Tsai, chairman and co-founder of Alibaba Group, has reportedly purchased vineyard plots in Burgundy’s prestigious Gevrey-Chambertin, located in the renowned Côte de Nuits wine region. Read More
The Chinese government has recently unveiled a major wine smuggling case worth RMB 310 million (US$42.5 million), marking one of the most significant busts in recent years. Read More
Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club in Central, has opened its doors, offering wine enthusiasts an unparalleled selection of fine wines at retail prices, alongside world-class dining and whisky. Read More