MYANMAR EARNS OVER USD1.1 BILLION FROM GARMENT EXPORTS
March 1st, 2014
MYANMAR has earned more than USD1.1 billion in 2013 from garment exports since the European Union (EU) restored GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) trading privileges to the country, the vice-chairman of the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association, Dr U Aung Win, told just-style. They were reinstated last July 19 (2013) following political reforms that began in 2011, ending more than half a century of military rule.“We’re seeing a lot of new orders coming in from Europe – from Germany and the UK in particular. Large quantities are also being ordered ...
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