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…