Work starts on beer factory

Construction of Sai Gon-Vinh Long Beer Factory began on Thursday in the southern province of Vinh Long, with a total investment of VND600 billion (US$28.5 million).

The factory is equipped with advanced European technology and will be capable of producing 50 million litres of beer per year with the potential of expanding production to 100 million litres a year.

Construction is expected to finish in one year. The factory is one of the largest projects funded by Sai Gon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (Sabeco)

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