News
-
Vietnam liberalises foreign investments in wine and spirits distribution
09/03/2010
In application of Vietnam’s undertakings when joining the World Trade Organisation in 2007, the distribution sector in the country has theoretically been open to foreign companies since 1 January 2009.
-
Hong Kong signs agreement to speed up wine exports to China
01/03/2010
Hong Kong reached an agreement with China's customs agency that will speed up the export of wines into the growing mainland market, the city government said.
-
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, booked out
19/02/2010
800 exhibitors from 32 countries will occupy 8,500 sq. m of floor space.
-
China overtakes UK as top Castel export destination
19/02/2010
China has overtaken the UK to become the main export market by volume for French global wine firm Castel.
-
In 10 years, Korean wine consumption will have grown by more than 80%
19/02/2010
South Korea is the third largest market in Asia, after China and Japan.
-
Japanese wine forces grape snobs to think again
15/02/2010
Less than a decade ago, the mere mention of Japan wine would elicit puzzled looks from the global wine cognoscenti.
-
Imported wines in Asia stimulate consumption
15/02/2010
In Asia, one bottle out of four that is consumed is imported.
-
Diva opens an office in Hong Kong
15/02/2010
Bordeaux merchant Diva is opening an office in Hong Kong to distribute its French wines.
-
Scotch wins legal protection in Malaysia and Thailand
05/02/2010
Scotch producers have been given an export boost after Malaysia and Thailand granted permission for the term "Scotch whisky" to be registered and protected as a geographical indication of origin.
-
billion more bottles will be drunk worldwide between 2009 and 2013
29/01/2010
In 2008, world wine consumption reached 2.621 billion 9-litre cases, the equivalent of 31.452 billion bottles, a 5.64% increase compared to 2004.
-
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific visits the markets
29/01/2010
Chairman Ms. Dominique Hériard Dubreuil and Chief Executive Robert Beynat lead 6 presentations in Asia.
-
The Japanese prefer red
29/01/2010
In 2009, red wine consumption accounted for 70% of the total volumes of still light wines drunk in Japan, and is expected to grow by another 4.07% between 2009 and 2013.
-
The new Vinexpo Asia-Pacific graphic signature: “The Business Designer”
25/01/2010
Following on from 2008, the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific graphic signature for 2010 also has a very feminine appeal.
-
Chinese National Authority for Wine and Spirits Testing and Inspection celebrates 20th anniversary
19/01/2010
This Authority based in Yantai in Shandong province, the main wine-producing region in China, has just celebrated its 20th anniversary.
-
The Malaysian market for Cognac
19/01/2010
Cognac represents the second-largest imported spirits category after Scotch in Malyasia.
-
Japanese Suntory takes over ASC, leading wine importer in China
07/01/2010
The Japanese company Suntory has just acquired the shares that Wine Holding GmbH (Austria), owned in ASC Fine Wines, the leading wine importer in China.
-
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010, the launching of the promotional campaingn
07/01/2010
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific does everything possible to advertise the event in order to attract Asia-Pacific trade professionals, to whom the next Vinexpo in Hong Kong is exclusively dedicated.
-
Hong Kong certifies storage for the wine market
07/01/2010
Rita Lau, the Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development has presented the future certification system, which will be used to accredit wine storage premises.
-
Your key date in 2010 in Hong Kong
23/12/2009
After its resounding success in 2008, Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition for Asia-Pacific will be held in Hong Kong again on 25, 26 and 27 May 2010.
-
The first Wine MBA program has been launched in Hong Kong
23/12/2009
Bordeaux Management School (BEM) inaugurated a partnership with Hong Kong University Space to export its "Wine MBA program".
-
New Delhi liberalises wine retailing
23/12/2009
The New Delhi government has liberalized licensing laws and will now allow private stores selling fruit, vegetables and groceries to retail wine.