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Kirin has pulled out of its partnership with Myanmar Beer producer the Myanmar Brewery, a joint venture between Kirin and the military conglomerate Myanmar Economic Holdings. (Frontier)

Japan’s Kirin cuts ties with Myanmar military-owned firm

Activists have long called for the Japanese beer giant to cut ties to a military accused of committing genocide; the February 1 coup appears to have forced its hand.

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