Trouble brews as Vietnam considers banning sidewalk beer sales

[yuiyoshida]

In dispiriting news for many outdoor drinking enthusiasts, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has admitted that it is mulling draft regulation that would outlaw the sidewalk sale of beer throughout Vietnam.

Unsurprisingly, the proposed ban has been met with vicious criticism and a certain level of bafflement from much of the populace – sidewalk beer sales and the associated drinking are a common sight throughout the country.

Additionally, the proposed ban would prevent the sale of beer in hospitals, schools, and offices. Presumably, thirsty workers and students will still be allowed to bring their own beer to their respective locations.

Breastfeeding mothers will also not be allowed to buy beer. However, the government does not make clear how they will check to see if the women are breastfeeding (or if the beer seller must check themselves).

http://asiancorrespondent.com/126836/trouble-brews-as-vietnam-considers-banning-sidewalk-beer-sales/

[gordianot]

1. Heineken no less they must have a real deal on high end imported beer probably brewed locally.

[MrNJ]

2. "draft regulation that would outlaw the sidewalk sale of beer"

I see what you did there.

[hifiguy]

3. Heineken is common as muck in Pacific Asia

I saw it everywhere when I was in China in the summer of 2013. Brewed in the Netherlands too, IIRC.