MYANMAR CLOTHING SECTOR STRUGGLES ON, DESPITE POST-COUP INSTABILITY AND POVERTY
February 22nd, 2023
Myanmar’s clothing industry is struggling to continue effective operations as the military coup which toppled the country’s former democratic government two years ago has continued to harm the country’s economy, especially those sectors heavily dependent on international trade.
Resulting protests have mutated into civil war, with this instability and economic dislocation causing many western apparel companies to quietly withdraw from the country or reduce orders and sales. Brands have generally not publicly announced they will cease sourcing altogether in ...
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