East beats west

Article Abstract:

The Far East and in particular Hong Kong saw almost a third of the world's auctioned wine arrive here in the 1990s. Wealthy Hong Kong businessmen had begun to collect some of the world's most expensive wines sometimes to keep, but often to drink.

Product information, Hong Kong, Recreation, Businessmen

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Hong Kong Vinexpo battles slumping Asian economy

Article Abstract:

The Asian economic slump was untimely for the 1998 wine exhibition Vinexpo, held in June in Hong Kong. The approximately 7,500 visitors were enthusiastic, however. Demand for top wines is still high in Japan.

Economic aspects, Wine industry, Wineries, Exhibitions, Asia, 1998 AD, Vinexpo

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Cellar master: in a country learning about fine wine, Hong Kong businessman Henry Tang paves the way

Article Abstract:

Henry Tang has a 40,000 bottle wine collection. The 46-year-old businessman, a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, discusses his wine-buying experiences and his approach toward collecting.

Biography, Tang, Henry

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