Burma's clothing industry has a hard road ahead

Burma’s clothing industry has a hard road ahead

The clothing industry in Burma (Myanmar) looks set to grow as the country once shunned by the West starts to…

US: Lifts more sanctions on Burma, appoints ambassador

The United States has lifted more sanctions on Burma, including the easing of a ban on investments, and named its…

Comment: Easing US sanctions on Burma could prove difficult

Is the US Government likely to follow the European Union, Canada and other major markets in lifting sanctions against Burma?…

Viewpoint: Apparel firms cautiously optimistic about Burma

In its constant search for cheaper and cheaper production bases around the world, there are few places the apparel and…

BURMA: EU to suspend most of its sanctions

The European Union (EU) is to suspend most of its sanctions against Burma/Myanmar for the next year in recognition of…

The Flanarant: A reality check about “uncompetitive China”

Towards the end of 2011, apparel imports into the US and EU suddenly collapsed. But this had less to do…