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Taiwan Buys 20,400 Bottles of Rum Rejected by ChinaA state-owned Taiwanese company has purchased more than 20,000 bottles of Lithuanian rum originally bound for China. -
Thailand to Impose 300 Baht Tourist Fee from AprilFrom April, all foreign tourists arriving in Thailand will be charged an entry fee of 300 baht or €8. -
Tasmanian Chardonnay: So Cool It’s HotThink you know all about Australian Chardonnay? Well, be sure not to overlook Tasmania, home to a small but very distinguished collection of... -
Western Australia Tries to Woo Tourists as Safe DestinationThe Australian state will spend A$185 million marketing itself as a "safe destination" – when it loosens its strict border controls. -
Brewery Tips 7,000 Litres of Beer Down the DrainIt's enough to make any beer lover weep – a New Zealand brewery is disposing of thousands of litres of beer after going bust. -
Wine-focused Restaurant Opens in Hong KongBacchus restaurant could have one of the most comprehensive wine lists in Hong Kong. -
Australian Gardener's Fruit Tree Claims World RecordAn Iraqi-born gardener with green fingers has claimed a Guinness World Record for his backyard fruit tree. -
Hong Kong's First Dedicated CBD Bar Opens UpHong Kong’s first dedicated CBD bar, Unbothered, has opened its doors in the nightlife district of Lan Kwai Fong. -
Wanted: Hospo Staff Enticed to Australia with Flights, Visas & VouchersAn acute shortage of hospitality workers in Australia has led some companies to offer paid flights, accommodation and help with visas. -
Japanese Restaurant Giant Rolls Out Robo-Cat WaitersJapanese restaurant operator Skylark is introducing an innovative solution to plug labour shortages – robot-style waiters. -
China Reveals Its First National ParksChina's first group of national parks, which cover a total of 230,000 sq km, will focus on preserving pandas and other wild animals. -
Thailand Plans Tourist Tax in 2022Thailand is to introduce a 500 baht per person tourism fee next year. -
Indonesia's Bali to Reopen to Tourists in mid-OctoberIndonesia will gradually reopen to international tourists from October 14. -
New Group for Women in the Wine Industry Set Up in AustraliaWomen and Revolution has been set up in Australia to support women working across the wine industry. -
Thailand Delays Opening to International TouristsThailand delays reopening major cities to international visitors again as the country's tourism industry reels from the Covid pandemic. ... -
Australia Looks to Reopen Borders By ChristmasAustralia plans to reopen its borders by Christmas, loosening some of the strictest controls in the world. -
Universal Studios Opens First Theme Park in ChinaUniversal Studios plans to open the $7-billion Chinese theme park in Beijing this September. -
India Goa’s First Alcohol Museum Dedicated to FeniGoa’s All About Alcohol Museum, which is home to hundreds of artefacts related to the traditional liquor feni, illustrates the long history... -
Shane Osborn Opens Third Restaurant in Hong KongNetflix star and chef Shane Osborn has opened a third Hong Kong restaurant, Moxie. -
Cramele Recaș: The Orange Wine Asia Goes Crazy ForOrange wine has been niche, but one Romanian winery is changing that - especially in Asia. -
China Develops High-Speed Train Capable of Travelling at 600kphThe new high-speed train, capable of travelling at a maximum speed of 600kph/373mph, will reduce travel time between Beijing and Shanghai to... -
Australian Passengers Could Soon Be Allowed to Take Pets in the Cabin of PlanesAustralian Federal rules banning pets in flight cabins will be relaxed this year. Airlines will decide whether pets are allowed to sit with... -
Thailand: Phuket Reopens to Vaccinated International TravellersOn 1 July 2021, Thailand’s popular island opened to the first foreign tourists, through a programme called Phuket Sandbox -
Holiday Hotspots for Indians in Times of a PandemicAfter months of stringent travel restrictions for people from India, several countries have opened their doors to Indian visitors with fewer... -
Henschke Releases 2016 Hill of Grace ShirazHenschke’s single vineyard wines Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone are icons of Australian winemaking.