Japan's Kirin keen to stay in Myanmar despite scrapping JV ties

Japan's Kirin keen to stay in Myanmar despite scrapping JV ties

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Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings said it wanted to keep selling beer in Myanmar even after the recent coup prompted it to scrap its alliance with a joint venture partner linked to the Myanmar military.

Kirin this month announced it was cutting ties with its local partner Myanmar Economic Holdings Public Company (MEHL).

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