The military coup in Myanmar is unlikely to do the country’s struggling economy, once considered a promising “last frontier,” any good at all. Myanmar’s economy has languished …
Military coup yet another blow for Myanmar’s sagging economy
The military coup in Myanmar is unlikely to do the country’s struggling economy, once considered a promising “last frontier,” any good at all. Myanmar’s economy has languished …
Japan’s Kirin ditches Myanmar beer partner because of its ties to the military
Japanese companies bet on Myanmar years ago as the Southeast Asian country emerged from decades of military rule. But this week’s coup has already ended one of those deals.
Indonesia, Malaysia seeking ASEAN meeting on Myanmar after coup
The leaders of Indonesia and Malaysia on Friday said they were seeking a special meeting of foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations to discuss the situation in Myanmar, where an elected …
In Geopolitical Struggle Over Myanmar, China Has an Edge
As the United States and other nations denounce the coup, China has a chance to build up its influence. But Myanmar’s generals are difficult partners.
Top Japan Brewer Leads Backlash Among Investors to Myanmar Coup
Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings Co. said it will end its joint-venture partnership with Myanmar’s largest brewer in one of the first moves by a global company in response to the country’s military coup …
Kirin Scraps Joint Venture With Myanmar Military-Owned Firm After Coup
Cutting ties with MEHL, the Japanese beverage giant said the Tatmadaw’s takeover and detention of civilian leaders “are against our standards and human rights policy.” …
Myanmar coup: Beer giant Kirin pulls out of partnership
Japanese beer giant Kirin said it is pulling out of a partnership in Myanmar which it runs with a conglomerate linked to the country’s military. The company has a joint venture with Myanmar Economic …
Kirin to end beer ventures with Myanmar’s military after coup
Kirin will end its brewing joint ventures with ties to Myanmar’s army after the Japanese company denounced the coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s government as against its human rights policy.
U.S. senators look to back up Biden administration over Myanmar coup
Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Republican Senator Todd Young will introduce a resolution on Thursday urging Myanmar’s military to step back from this week’s coup, Cardin told Reuters, backing …