HANOI -- Vietnam's young population and brisk economy are making it a key battleground for suppliers of alcoholic beverages.
The average adult in Vietnam swallowed 6.6 liters of alcohol in 2015, up 70% from 2005, according to the Ministry of Health. Beer consumption last year hit 3.4 million kiloliters, up 10% from the previous year and 41% from 2010. With long-dominant state players slated to be privatized, global companies are positioning themselves to further capitalize on the double-digit market growth.
