Myanmar

MyanmarAt 676,578 sq km, the Union of Myanmar is the largest single nation in Southeast Asia. The country has a complex history and one of the most culturally-diverse native populations in the region. While it has been at the center of much political debate, Myanmar remains one of the world’s most fascinating countries. (Source: www.SoutheastAsia.org)

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Latest Myanmar News

Cambodia garment sector fears competition from Myanmar – Jakarta Post

By on 27 April 2012

Cambodia garment sector fears competition from MyanmarJakarta PostThe lifting of EU sanctions against Myanmar is bound to have an impact on the Cambodian garment sector, Cambodia Sin Chew Daily reported on Thursday. The European Union announced earlier...
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Myanmar garment sector to gain as EU lifts sanctions – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 25 April 2012
Myanmar garment sector to gain as EU lifts sanctions – Fibre2fashion.com

Fibre2fashion.comMyanmar garment sector to gain as EU lifts sanctionsFibre2fashion.comMyanmar's garment industry is set for revival, including creation of new jobs, as the European Union has announced lifting of the sanctions that it imposed on Mya...
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Apparel firms cautiously optimistic about Burma – just-style.com (subscription)

By on 25 April 2012

Apparel firms cautiously optimistic about Burmajust-style.com (subscription)In its constant search for cheaper and cheaper production bases around the world, there are few places the apparel and textile industry has left untouched. But could Burma - al...
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Thai investors see Myanmar as low-cost textile and .. | Dated- 21 Mar , 2012 – YarnsandFibers (subscription)

By on 21 March 2012

Thai investors see Myanmar as low-cost textile and .. | Dated- 21 Mar , 2012YarnsandFibers (subscription)According to Thailand-based Kasikorn Research Center, Myanmar is becoming a more promising investment destination for Thai textile and garment comp...
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Six top garment makers fleeing to low-wage Burma – The Nation

By on 17 March 2012

Six top garment makers fleeing to low-wage BurmaThe NationDuring the past year, Thai garment producers have invested a combined $200 million to set up new plants in other Asean countries, including Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Sukij said more than 10 lo...
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Korean Garment Companies May Leave Indonesia – Tempo Interaktif

By on 14 February 2012

Korean Garment Companies May Leave IndonesiaTempo InteraktifTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:A total of 96 Korean garment companies operating in bonded zone Cakung, East Jakarta, may be leaving Indonesia and move their production to Myanmar and Vietnam. Bae ...
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