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Atsushi Murakami: ‘If Tono becomes synonymous with hops in Japan, I’ll be happy’

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.

Japanese brewer Kirin to exit Myanmar and seek sale of two brewery units

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.

Kirin says Myanmar unit blocked liquidation in Yangon court

Business Jan 26, 2022

Kirin says Myanmar unit blocked liquidation in Yangon court

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.

Kirin may seek Japan aid in beer business dispute with Myanmar military entity

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.

Kirin seeks arbitration to end venture linked to Myanmar military

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.

Myanmar junta-linked firm applied to end Kirin brewery tie-up, state media reports

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.

Transforming Tono from hop heartland to boutique beer destination

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.

Japanese firms had direct links to Myanmar junta, probe finds

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.

Hit by restaurant closures, Japan's beer-makers double down on canned beer

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.

Myanmar faces wider business fallout after Kirin retreat

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.

Suzuki halts production in Myanmar after coup as Japan firms scramble to assess fallout

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.

Global beer consumption rose for second year in 2019, Kirin says

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.

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