Japan's longest serving Prime Minister is accused of omitting dinner costs with free booze provided by Suntory. Read More
Beer
Tesla beer or Tesla soda anyone? Not so fast. The US electric carmaker never made such drinks, but a Chinese company has, and now the controversial drinks are at the center of a RMB 5 million legal dispute between Tesla and its maker. 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
Major global beer brands have announced that they are withdrawing and halting business plans in Russia this month, as more companies dash for the exit as Russian invasion into Ukraine turns into a costly affair for companies. Read More
Ukraine civilians and breweries are heeding to president Zelensky’s call to make Molotov cocktails this weekend to defend the country, as Ukraine braces for Russia’s intensified invasion. Read More
Donny Ho, former General Manager of Jebsen Fine Wines, has joined beer giant Asahi Breweries as Regional Sales Director for Asia, Vino Joy News has learned. Read More
Budweiser, the popular beer brand owned by AB InBev, has been reportedly fined the third time in mainland China for violating advertising law this year. Read More
Hong Kong's "Fencing God" Edgar Cheung's historic Olympics gold medal win has triggered a city-wide celebration with merchants offerings free beers and Champagne discounts to toast Cheung's victory. Read More
Japan's first zero-sugar and zero-carb beer proves to be a huge success upon release, affirming the country's growing health trend for low-carb beverages. Read More
The Japanese government has announced they will revise liquor taxes in October. Mari Yasuda reports from Japan on the impacts, and reactions from importers and merchants. Read More