Chen Chun-an, founder and chairman of Drinks, one of Taiwan’s most prominent wine and spirits distributors, died peacefully in the early hours of Feb. 17 at the age of 80. Read More
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Taiwan's customs data for wine imports is out, and the data shows that parkling leads decline while France holds dominance and white wine suppliers show resilience. Read More
In Taiwan, a licensed liquor merchant and his associates stand accused of bottling bootleg spirits in recycled Hennessy and Dalmore bottles — and selling them as the real thing. For a year, no one noticed. Read More
Taiwan’s wine imports are shrinking—but not for everyone. Find out which country defied the downturn with a 52% surge and why French wines still reign supreme in value.
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Moët Hennessy has named a seasoned Asia hand in Hong Kong to revive its North Asia business amid slumping Cognac sales and 1,200 job cuts.
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Champagne sales across Greater China continue to face headwinds, but one category—low-dosage styles—is quietly gaining ground. Read More
Here's the wine market landscape of India, Taiwan and Malaysia with latest imports data of 2024. Read More
EU wine exports to most Asian markets suffered setbacks in 2024 with the exception of one market that bucked the downward trend.
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Travelers will be allowed to bring two bottles of wine into Taiwan, doubling the current limit. Hong Kong wine and spirits merchants may stand to be the biggest beneficiaries. Here’s why. Read More
Yiying Yong, assistant head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall Singapore, claimed victory at the Asia Best Sommelier in French Wine competition. Read More