US KEEN TO IMPORT GARMENTS FROM BURMA
June 1st, 2013
Although major US companies have shown interest in importing garments from Burma, Dr U Aung Win, vice-chairperson of Myanmar Garments Manufacturers Association has cautioned that systems and infrastructure need to be improved and restructured before significant US-Burma clothing and textile commerce can begin in earnest.“US factories have shown quite an interest in Myanmar's garment sector. Famous brands such as Gap, Adidas and Nike have inquired about the state of our garment sector. However no concrete steps have been taken yet because the sector still faces ...
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