Transforming Burma into a competitive sourcing hub

Obstacles facing Burma’s textile and clothing sector

Burma's garment industry has huge potential to contribute to national economic growth, both as a foreign exchange earner and a…

Transforming Burma into a competitive sourcing hub

Burma, the poorest country in South East Asia, is seen as having untapped garment production and sourcing opportunities thanks to…

BURMA: Reform makes textile and garment sector bullish

The first ever International Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition, which took place in Burma (Myanmar) this week, mirrored the sense…

EU: Group calls for lifting of trade barriers with Burma

The trade group representing the foreign trade interests of European retailers, importers and brand companies is urging the European Parliament…

US: Lifts ban on imports from Burma

The US has lifted a decade-long ban on most imports from Burma (also known as Myanmar), in a move that is…

BURMA: US sanctions prevent garment industry growth

The US ban on imports from Burma is preventing job growth in the garment industry, rather than harming the interests of…