People | 20 QUESTIONS May 1, 2022
Atsushi Murakami: ‘If Tono becomes synonymous with hops in Japan, I’ll be happy’
by Lance Henderstein
Atsushi Murakami has played many roles in his life, including as the creator of the Murakami Seven hop variety.
Business / Corporate Feb 14, 2022
Japanese brewer Kirin to exit Myanmar and seek sale of two brewery units
In withdrawing from its brewery operations in the country, the firm said it would buy back up to 3.6% of its shares — worth ¥50 billion.
Business Jan 26, 2022
Myanmar Economic Holdings Public Company Ltd. had filed a petition to liquidate the venture in November, months after Kirin said it was cutting ties there following a military coup.
Business / Corporate Dec 22, 2021
Kirin may seek Japan aid in beer business dispute with Myanmar military entity
Kirin President and CEO Yoshinori Isozaki hopes that the dispute can be resolved by the end of June, adding that the "world is watching" how Kirin will handle the issue.
Business / Corporate Dec 6, 2021
Kirin seeks arbitration to end venture linked to Myanmar military
Kirin said in February it was cutting ties with its military-linked partner in Myanmar after the army ousted the democratically elected government.
Business / Corporate Nov 24, 2021
Myanmar junta-linked firm applied to end Kirin brewery tie-up, state media reports
A spokeswoman said Kirin hadn't been informed of the move to end the joint venture, suggesting the deal may leave the Japanese beer giant with a bitter aftertaste.
Food & Drink Oct 3, 2021
Transforming Tono from hop heartland to boutique beer destination
by Jessica Kozuka
A community group called Brewing Tono is helping local hop farmers and innovative brewpubs put this Iwate Prefecture town on the craft beer map.
Business / Corporate May 9, 2021
Japanese firms had direct links to Myanmar junta, probe finds
At least 10 Japanese companies have had ties to firms affiliated with Myanmar's military or have taken part in projects that could be sources of income for the junta.
Business Apr 30, 2021
Hit by restaurant closures, Japan's beer-makers double down on canned beer
by Alex K.T. Martin
With the state of emergency dealing a further blow to on-site sales, tapping into the growing market of home drinkers and health-conscious consumers has become essential.
Asia Pacific Feb 13, 2021
Myanmar faces wider business fallout after Kirin retreat
by Faris Mokhtar, Philip J. Heijmans and Chanyaporn Chanjaroen
Companies and investors are weighing the impact of a military coup that has thrust the once-thriving nation into a state of emergency.
Business Feb 2, 2021
Suzuki halts production in Myanmar after coup as Japan firms scramble to assess fallout
by Ritsuko Ando and Sam Nussey
Major Japanese firms including Kirin Holdings have pushed into Myanmar since Suu Kyi's party won a landslide election in 2015.
Business Dec 23, 2020
Global beer consumption rose for second year in 2019, Kirin says
In terms of annual per capita beer consumption, the Czech Republic secured first place for the 27th straight year at 188.6 liters.