Vietnam: Latest beverage news & analysis

Why Vietnam is the next beer battleground 30 Aug 2016

When Heineken bought Carlsberg's Vung Tau brewery in southern Vietnam last month, it marked the latest in a string of investments by big brewers in the country.

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The Vietnamese beer market - Focus 12 May 2016

Heineken's management team has been in Vietnam this week for the company's annual Financial Markets Conference. CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer called the country the "poster child" for international beer thanks to its strong demographics and growing demand. Here's a snapshot of Heineken's current position in Vietnam and how the market is developing, as outlined by Heineken's Vietnam MD, Leo Evers.

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Vietnam volume slip disappoints Heineken 24 Apr 2014

Heineken's CFO has admitted being disappointed at the group's first-quarter performance in one of its key markets, Vietnam, but said the company is still stealing marketshare in the country.

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Comment - Diageo goes Native in Vietnam 27 Jan 2011

Diageo's decision to partner with Vietnam's local spirits hero, Hanoi Liquor Joint Stock Co, looks like a shrewd move, even if the financial benefits start at a trickle.

Sabeco CEO eyes quick sale - report 7 Sep 2016

Sabeco's CEO has claimed that a host of international brewers are lining up to buy the Vietnamese brewery after the government decided to sell its controlling stake, according to a report.

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Coca-Cola Vietnam restarts after production bump 8 Jul 2016

The Coca-Cola Co has confirmed its Vietnam operations are back online after missing certification halted production of fourThe Coca-Cola Co has confirmed that its Vietnam operations are back online after missing certification halted the production of four non-core brands in the country.on-core brands.

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Carlsberg plan unfolds as Tuborg hits Vietnam 13 Apr 2016

Carlsberg has launched Tuborg in Vietnam as the Danish brewer increasingly targets Asia amid cost-savings in other markets.

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Carlsberg bolsters Vietnam operations 1 Feb 2016

Carlsberg's Vietnam unit has added a new canning line to its Hue Brewery, in Hue City, as it looks to grow business in the country. 

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Vietnam brewers eye 25% production jump - report 7 Jan 2016

Vietnam's beer industry is to increase output by a quarter over the next four years, the country's brewer's association has reportedly said.

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Spirits industry welcomes EU-Vietnam trade deal 4 Aug 2015

The European spirits industry has hailed a new EU free-trade deal with Vietnam, saying an agreement to cut a 45% import tariff will encourage further growth.

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A-B InBev cuts ribbon on Vietnam brewery 28 May 2015

Anheuser-Busch InBev has officially opened its first Vietnam brewery.

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Sabeco controlling stake put up for sale 17 Mar 2015

The Vietnamese government is poised to sell off control of Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp (Sabeco), according to local reports.

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ThaiBev eyes stake in Vietnam's Sabeco - report 14 Nov 2014

ThaiBev is looking to buy a stake in Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp (Sabeco) as the Vietnamese Government attempts to sell off some state-owned brewer to investors, according to reports.

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Nestle eyes Milo growth with Vietnam plant upgrade 14 Oct 2014

Nestlé has doubled capacity at its Milo chocolate malt beverage factory in south-east Vietnam after a CHF35m (US$37m) investment.

Is Vietnam about to curb late-night drinking? 27 Sep 2016

In May, Heineken's CEO, Jean-François van Boxmeer, called Vietnam the "poster child" for international beer thanks to strong demographics and growing demand.