Factbox: The foreign firms doing business in Myanmar

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A military coup in Myanmar and a bloody crackdown on protesters has piled pressure on foreign companies operating in the country. Some firms are scaling back or even pulling operations while those with ties to army-linked firms are being urged to cut them.

People flee to safety during an anti-coup protest in Loikaw, Myanmar March 9, 2021 in this still image obtained by Reuters.Total SE and Chevron Corp have a large offshore gas project in partnership with Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise .

Chevron agreed in 2019 to put a focus on human rights in Myanmar, under pressure from an activist investor. The report urged foreign firms to cut business with the military due to human rights abuses. An Adani spokesman declined to comment on the allegations that the land is leased from MEC. Coca-Cola Co - The soft drinks giant was one of the first American companies to re-enter Myanmar after the U.S. started easing sanctions in 2012 and runs plants outside Yangon.

Shangri-La Asia - The Hong Kong-listed group runs a luxury hotel in commercial hub Yangon on land leased from the military, according to the 2019 UN report. Shangri-La did not respond to a request for comment.H&M - The Swedish fashion giant has suspended new orders from Myanmar, where it has around 45 direct suppliers, citing “practical difficulties and an unpredictable situation”.

 

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While I'm all for calling out shady asshole companies, they are also trying to keep their employees in those countries as safe from harm as possible. refusing military juntas is a good way to get your employees disappeared.

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