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
Alcohol consumption
Shares of major alcohol companies fell after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy linked alcohol consumption to cancer risks and called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Read More
While Generation Z, those under 25, is leading in alcohol abstinence, the study also highlighted a concerning trend: those within this age group who do consume alcohol are more inclined towards binge drinking. Read More
A recent survey conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has shed light on the alcohol consumption habits of urban residents in Seoul, South Korea. Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might be known for many things but his ferocious drinking prowess has earned him an "Honorary Sommelier" title from the Japan Sommelier Association. Read More
Starting from March 1, restaurant and bar patrons in Singapore could face up to S$2000 fine and three-month jail time if they are found to be drinking after permitted hours. Read More
South Korea’s alcohol market boomed during the pandemic, and apparently the country’s singletons living on their own might have made a sizable contribution to the growth, according to a government policy research institute. Read More
With China's slower-than-expected growth rate, the US is expected to surpass China to become the world's biggest online drinks market by the end of 2021, according to IWSR. Read More
China's tech giant Tencent is uncorking opportunities in the country's vast and less contested drinks delivery market by investing in a Guangxi-based new drinks delivery service platform called Jiu Xiao'er. Read More
Frequent drinkers in China increased spending during the lockdown months in China, while occasional drinkers dialed back on alcohol consumption, a new report by consumer data giant Nielsen has found. Read More