On January 8, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Heineken Asia Pacific signed a formal investment agreement with the Government of Timor-Leste. Heineken intends to start construction this year on a plant near Dili that will manufacture a range of drinks including beer, soft drinks and water. The project, planned to be up and running within two years, is expected to produce 200 direct and 800 indirect jobs. (Government of Timor-Leste, 10 January 2015)