Thailand will abolish a long-standing rule that allowed only one importer to represent each wine brand in the country, a move aimed at increasing competition and lowering prices in the market. Read More
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The Thai government has reversed a controversial afternoon alcohol ban following outcry from bars, restaurants and tourism groups. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine market continues to buckle under sluggish retail, weak tourism and exodus of locals wining and dining across the border, as shown by the city’s wine imports data. However, a leading wine importer in the city expects a turnaround by end of the year. Read More
A significant surge in tourists entering China during the first half of the year, fueled by a new visa-free policy, is expected to drive an upswing in wine sales. Read More
Buying wines in Thailand is gonna get much cheaper, with the country set to abolish import tarifffs completely and slash excise tax. Read More
China’s holidaymakers cut back on travels and tourism related spending during the Golden Week of October but spending on dining and alcoholic beverages are on the rise as Covid rules discourage mobility. Read More