HO CHI MINH CITY -- India and Vietnam will lead the growth in coffee consumption in the coming years across Asia, where fierce competition is forcing chains to innovate to survive, industry professionals say.
Region's move beyond tea linked to urbanization and more disposable income
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A cafe in Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnam's distinctive coffee filters and "ca phe sua da" have become a cultural export. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
HO CHI MINH CITY -- India and Vietnam will lead the growth in coffee consumption in the coming years across Asia, where fierce competition is forcing chains to innovate to survive, industry professionals say.