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
Alcohol consumption
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