NEW TEXTILE MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION CHARGED WITH GROWING MYANMAR BACKWARD LINKAGES
August 1st, 2016
Myanmar has launched an association for textile manufacturers aiming to build a vibrant industry from its current small base of factories and traditional manufacturing.
The Myanmar Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA) was launched in July, with support from the country’s ministry of industry.
Stressing that the association would be charged with increasing quality in the sector’s output, a ministry statement said: “Textiles and garments can be produced and sold at international standards.”
Forming the MTMA is one part of a broader strategy for ...
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