China's leading dairy firm has opened a factory in Indonesia, its first in Southeast Asia.

中国乳品企业蒙牛在印度尼西亚开设南亚首家分厂。

Mengniu plans to officially sell dairy products under its YoyiC brand in Indonesia starting on Saturday.

The factory is expected to produce 1,000 jobs within five years.

In its initial operation, the Mengniu facility produces YoyiC liquid yogurt, probiotic drink and yogurt dessert.