Vietnamese are the biggest drinkers in Asia.
When they saw this title, many people were skeptical and found it difficult to accept it. Thinking about my great China, there have been many wine gods and wine masters who can turn drinking into a culture. Naturally, I am the wine crown in Asia.
How can tiny Vietnam dominate Asia and sit on our heads?
However, according to results published by the authoritative international medical journal "The Lancet", in 2018, Vietnamese consumed 4.1 billion liters of beer worth approximately US$3.5 billion. On average, each Vietnamese drinks five bottles of beer a day, and one in ten adult men is addicted to alcohol.
"The Lancet" is the most authoritative medical journal in the world, and its credibility is still very high.
Vietnam’s GDP in 2018 was only more than 240 billion US dollars, but it drank 3.5 billion US dollars. 70% of people drink alcohol. This ratio is the highest in Asia, which shows how enthusiastic Vietnamese people are about drinking.
So, why do Vietnamese love drinking so much? It may also have something to do with the climate. Extremely cold and extremely hot climate conditions will make people fall in love with drinking and can't stop drinking. The weather is cold and we need to drink to keep warm. The weather is hot and ice-cold beer is the best drink to relieve the heat.
In addition, Vietnam’s economy has developed rapidly in recent years. People have more spare money in their pockets and have the ability to spend, so they naturally increase their alcohol consumption. At gatherings of family and friends, weddings and funerals, beer has naturally become a must-have on the dining table. Wine is used to express love, and wine helps deepen love. As a result, beer sales naturally increase.
Vietnam is hot all year round, with the adult temperature around 40. A cup of refreshing beer is definitely a delicacy in the world.