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.| 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.| 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.| 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.| 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.| 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?| Vino Joy News
What are the wines for WSET's toughest exam? Here are the answers.| 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.| 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.| 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
