An English sparkling wine and a Japanese shochu led the winners at the 2025 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), where fewer than 3% of over 7,000 global wine entries captured the coveted Gold medal. Read More The post English Sparkling, Japanese Shochu Take Top Honours at 2025 IWSC appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
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 The post Philippines’ Wine Imports in H1 2025 Surge 30%. What’s Driving the Growth? appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
Carlsberg Asia, facing fierce competition in the region’s beer market, unveiled what it called its “boldest partnership yet,” launching a Digital Acceleration Program with the region's three delivery giants - Meituan, Grab and Delivery Hero - to drive growth in on-demand retail. Read More The post ‘Boldest Partnership Yet’: Carlsberg Asia Teams Up With Meituan, Grab and Delivery Hero appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
Amid the slump, wine sales provided a rare bright spot. VATS liquor store said wine revenue rose 10.96% to RMB 246.7 million (US$34.5 million) in the first half. Read More The post VATS Liquor Store Hit by Baijiu Downturn, Wine Posts Double-Digit Growth appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
As many as 70% of China’s liquor chains have joined the on-demand retail boom, betting on 20-minute delivery to revive sales. But behind the rapid expansion lie steep costs, price wars, and doubts over whether traditional shops can truly profit. Read More The post 60–70% of China’s Liquor Chains Embrace On-Demand Retail but Face Hidden Barriers appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
Two months after Beijing moved to soften its alcohol ban, some merchants report a faint sales uptick in August. But for most, the question remains: has business truly bounced back—or are deeper troubles still dragging the market down? Read More The post China’s Alcohol Ban: Has Business Rebounded After Rectification? appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
What are the wines for WSET's toughest exam? Here are the answers. Read More The post From Pomerol to Yellow Tail: WSET Reveals Diploma Tasting Line-Up for the First Time appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
Australian wine label Penfolds will bring its “Re-Corking Clinic” to Hong Kong on Aug. 22–23, offering collectors a chance to have aged bottles inspected, authenticated, and re-corked under the supervision of its chief winemaker. Read More The post Penfolds “Re-Corking Clinic” Returns to Hong Kong appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
China’s most valuable liquor maker, Kweichow Moutai, has posted its slowest half-year profit growth since 2015, as rising marketing expenses and mounting receivables signal intensifying pressure on the country’s high-end alcohol market. Read More The post China’s Moutai Reports Slowest Profit Growth Since 2015 appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
Northern Myanmar’s notorious cyber fraud syndicates — long associated with telecom swindles, kidnappings, and extortion — have found an unlikely new hook: fine wine investment.| Vino Joy News