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Myanmar garment sector faces risks despite export growth
2018-05-24 14:27:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Garments are now the second largest export item for Myanmar, new figures show, but the sector remains exposed to fluctuations in demand from major trading partners such as China and supply shocks.
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Myanmar Apparel Exports in Full 2017 (Country Report)
2018-05-16 19:22:19| EmergingTextiles.com
Apparel exports from Myanmar have continued surging in the past year, as a result of very low labor costs and a duty-free access to the European Union attracting Chinese investors. The current jump of the minimum wage should rapidly be offset by a significant increase of productivity levels at Burmese plants. Our statistical tables provide a comprehensive view of Myanmar's apparel exports per destination in full 2017. Detailed EU and US import data per category of products over 2017 are also released. Historical data are available for download covering the last 5 years (2012-2017)
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Myanmar garment app teaches workplace safety
2018-05-16 13:07:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
A smartphone game has been developed to teach garment factory workers in Myanmar about workplace safety and labour laws.
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Myanmar Apparel Exports in Full 2017 (Country Report)
2018-05-15 15:21:51| EmergingTextiles.com
Apparel exports from Myanmar have continued surging in the past year, as a result of very low labor costs and a duty-free access to the European Union attracting Chinese investors. The current jump of the minimum wage should rapidly be offset by a significant increase of productivity levels at Burmese plants. Our statistical tables provide a comprehensive view of latest data, including export per destination in full 2017. Detailed EU and US import data per category of products over 2017 are also released. Historical data are available for download covering the last 5 years (2012-2017)
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Will buyers absorb new Myanmar wage increase?
2018-05-14 15:51:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
An industry body that works to promote 'Made in Myanmar' garments and sustainable practices has questioned how much of the country's minimum wage increase will be absorbed by international buyers as it comes into effect today (14 May).
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