March showed that Asia’s drinks trade can work hard, but play hard too. From Mirebau’s rosé training and Dreissigacker’s multi-market Asia tour, to Asia’s 50 Best Week and Whisky Hammer first foray into Hong Kong, producers balanced celebration and education across the continent. Mirabeau trains Hong Kong’s Feather & Bone teams on rosé Nimbility’s founding…
Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after repeated efforts to water down the proposal in the hope that the two countries would abstain 17:04, 07 Apr 2026Updated 18:04, 07 Apr 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in July 2024(Image: POOL/AFP…
As Hong Kong approaches what could be one of its hottest summers on record, consumers are increasingly breaking from tradition and opting for chilled red wine when out for a drink. Rebecca Lo looks into how this trend is reshaping the city’s wine scene. As the mercury climbs with the onset of what is predicted…
A US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said the impact has been short-lived. One PhD student from the mainland said US President Donald Trump’s actions had…
Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az. After the collapse of the USSR and the achievement of independence,…
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun will become the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade (I-Hwa Cheng) · I-Hwa Cheng/AFP/AFP Taiwan’s main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait “peace”, but the goverment warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic…
US dollar-denominated funds could face more hurdles when investing in Chinese tech and biotech companies as Beijing adopts a stricter approach to companies seeking listings via offshore incorporated vehicles. Indicative of Chinese regulators’ caution in overseeing sensitive industries, industry sources say the move ensures that any sale of assets does not escape regulatory scrutiny. And…
Chinese president Xi Jinping said that China’s path as the first country to develop wind and solar power has proven to be forward-looking. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: Chinese president Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country’s energy security, weeks into the Iran war that…
During the Qingming Festival, people across China are heading outdoors to enjoy the spring weather, explore scenic spots, and participate in various cultural and outdoor activities. The Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, which falls on April 5 this year, is a traditional Chinese festival for people to pay tribute to the diseased and worship…
Tourist attractions across China saw a growing stream of visitors on Saturday, the first day of the three-day Qingming Festival holiday. The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for the Chinese people as they engage…