TOKYO -- Japan's Kirin Brewery on Thursday announced the launch of its Southeast Asian headquarters in Malaysia, in a push to grow its alcoholic beverage business beyond its shrinking home market.
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Japan's Kirin Brewery is opening its Southeast Asian headquarters in Malaysia next month. It already sells its popular Ichiban beer brand in the region. (Photo by Yusuke Yagi)
TOKYO -- Japan's Kirin Brewery on Thursday announced the launch of its Southeast Asian headquarters in Malaysia, in a push to grow its alcoholic beverage business beyond its shrinking home market.