Wage plans leave Myanmar garment industry in limbo
Wage plans leave Myanmar garment industry in limbo
Myanmar’s garment industry is in hiatus due to uncertainty over the proposed minimum wage announced by the government at the…
UPDATE: Myanmar garment makers mull shut-downs over wage plans
Myanmar’s garment industry has warned of possible shut-downs following the government’s announcement this week of a controversial proposed minimum wage…
Myanmar minimum wage set at US$3.2 per day
The first national minimum wage for garment factory workers in Myanmar has been set at MMK3,600 (US$3.2) per day. According…
Gap and H&M back Myanmar path to labour reform
Myanmar is set to become a more attractive garment sourcing and investment destination after plans were agreed on labour law…
Myanmar sets sights on $2bn garment exports
Myanmar has set a target for garment export earnings of US$2bn for the 2015/16 fiscal year. "Myanmar’s export volume last…
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