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Coca-Cola Invests $200 Million, Opens Myanmar Bottling Plant

2/2/2026

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Coca-Cola opened its first bottling plant in Myanmar after a 60-year absence and is investing $200 million.
The company lists its price at 300 kyat (about 30 cents) to promote affordability.
Shakir Moin, head of marketing for Southeast Asia, said affordability is crucial where a third of people live below the poverty line.
Coca-Cola plans 100,000 outlets nationwide and will introduce classic glass bottles.

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Coca-Cola opened its first bottling plant in Myanmar after a 60-year absence and is investing $200 million.
The company lists its price at 300 kyat (about 30 cents) to promote affordability.
Shakir Moin, head of marketing for Southeast Asia, said affordability is crucial where a third of people live below the poverty line.
Coca-Cola plans 100,000 outlets nationwide and will introduce classic glass bottles.