Ongoing Myanmar conflict wreaks havoc on apparel, textile sector
The impact is particularly being felt in the central Burman region where the majority of the apparel and textile sector’s…
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ILO probe confirms forced labour, freedom of association violations in Myanmar
The ILO, an arm of the United Nations, has published a report, urging Myanmar’s military rulers to end forced labour…
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Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing latest to join exodus of Myanmar
According to Nikkei Asia, Fast Retailing is the latest to exit Myanmar removing partners from the country off its list…
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ETI backs IndustriALL framework for responsible Myanmar exit
Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) strongly supports the framework strategy created by the IndustriALL Global Union and urges any fashion companies operating in…
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Primark to end Myanmar sourcing on ETI guidance
Primark says the situation in Myanmar is “extremely concerning and very complex” with international stakeholders holding differing views as to…
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Myanmar coup ‘taking its toll’ on garment workers
New estimates released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) this week show that enterprises and the jobs of workers in…
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Fashion brands failing to protect Myanmar’s garment workers, says report
Myanmar's garment workers have risked their lives to report labour violations in the country, facing violent attacks, arrest, torture, killings…
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Myanmar EBA arrangement removal would hit 100,000s of garment workers
The European Commission says withdrawing trade preference for Myanmar under the EBA arrangement would impact “hundreds of thousands” of garment…
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The ACT initiative halts Myanmar engagement
ACT published the decision yesterday, 15 December, adding that Myanmar has been one of its priority countries since 2018. “In…
