Suzuki Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has halted production at its two auto plants in Myanmar to ensure the safety of its employees following a military coup the previous day, as other Japanese companies from retail giant Aeon Co. to auto-parts maker Denso Corp. were scrambling to assess the situation.
Suzuki said it stopped output on Monday afternoon at its factories in Yangon where 400 employees work.
Suzuki has a 60% share of new car sales in Myanmar, having sold 13,200 units in 2019. The company said it has yet to decide on when to resume production.