The Philippines defied a global slump in wine sales with nearly 30% import growth in the first half of 2025, and in a surprise twist, the United States — not France or Australia — emerged as its largest supplier. Read More
Wine tax
One year after Thailand scrapped its steep import duties on wine, consumption—particularly of premium labels—has soared. But a new study warns the policy may be costing the country far more than it gains. Read More
Hong Kong Customs seized smuggled goods valued at 140 billion Hong Kong dollars (US$18 million), including high-end Bordeaux wines, after intercepting a shipment bound for … 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
In a huge blow to the global drinks industry, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for increased taxes on alcoholic beverages, particularly targeting wine, which is exempted from 22 countries, especially in Europe. Read More
The Trump administration is threatening 100% punitive tariff on French wines as retaliation to French tax on American technology companies, adding more woes to French … Read More