Beer market of Vietnam: “Young tiger”

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Vietnam is one of the few big beer markets that continue to grow steadily. The beer popularity results from its low price, street consumption culture, and social motives. The outlooks of beer market as well as the Vietnamese economy inspire optimism, though the country is heavily dependent on export of goods. The state regulation can be called liberal, but the key risk for brewers is harbored in intensive rising of excise. Within TOP-4 there are two leaders, Sabeco and Heineken that grow at the fastest rates. The first company effectively employs its capacities, the second one focuses on marketing technologies. Almost 80% of the market belongs to century-old brands, yet the middle class and the youth are shifting their interest toward international premium that is growing taking share from the mainstream.
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Vietnam. Impressive Q3 for Sabeco as listing on horizon

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The Saigon Alcohol Beer and Beverages Corporation (Sabeco) recorded impressive growth during the third quarter of 2016 as it nears a possible listing on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) in the fourth quarter. (more…)

Japanese breweries on startline of Sabeco auction

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Japanese Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., and Kirin Holdings Co. are considering bidding for shares of Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage (Sabeco) in the auction expected to be held next month, according to newswire Nikkei. (more…)

Vietnam to list beer companies in quest for cash

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Sloshed back at rowdy open-air “bia hoi” day and night, beer is Vietnam’s tipple of choice and now its cash-strapped government is drawing on the nation’s penchant for lager to raise billions of dollars by selling stakes in state-owned brewers. (more…)

Vietnam. Habeco and Sabeco to list on stock exchanges

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Giving into the government’s urging, Vietnam’s two leading beer producers Hanoi Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Habeco) and Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Sabeco) have both registered to list their shares on stock exchanges and received approval. (more…)