A self-described “UFO”, Yann Durieux is reimagining Burgundy from how wine is made to where its future terroirs may lie. Read More
Hong Kong
From Hong Kong and Shanghai to Mumbai and Bangkok, more than 20 major wine and spirits exhibitions will shape how producers enter Asia’s fastest-evolving drinks markets. Read More
Sotheby’s said its wine and spirits division generated US$127.5 million in sales in 2025, up nearly 12% from a year earlier and double the level recorded a decade ago. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine imports showed early signs of stabilisation in 2025, with import value edging higher after three consecutive years of decline, though still well below 2021's peak. Read More
VATS Liquor, China’s first A-share–listed liquor distributor, said it expects to post its first full-year loss as falling alcohol prices and inventory write-downs weigh on earnings. Read More
China’s wine exports posted a sharp increase in 2025, bucking a broader decline in imports as producers looked overseas for growth amid pressure in the domestic market, customs data showed. Read More
Henan Kingstar Brewery rose to prominence after its tea-flavoured beer went viral on livestreaming platforms, driving rapid revenue and profit growth.
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China’s largest all-day restaurant bar chain, COMMUNE, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, betting that a hybrid model can continue to deliver growth even as the country’s bar industry struggles with weakening demand and rising costs. Read More
For the first time in its history, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants will take place in Hong Kong, one of the region’s most dynamic and internationally celebrated culinary destinations. Read More
Bonhams Hong Kong posted a white-glove result in its debut ex-cellar partnership with Burgundy’s Edouard Delaunay, selling 100% of the lots in an online auction featuring rare verticals and exclusive cuvées from the historic estate. Read More