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Labor Group Calls on Major Retailers to Address Labor Abuse in Myanmar
Myanmar may be an up-and-coming production hub for retailers, but the nation's garment sector is tainted with…
Myanmar Criticized for Human Rights Violations
In its World Report 2017, Human Rights Watch calls out Myanmar for human rights violations.
Report: Labor Standards Still Low in Myanmar
Despite the rise in Myanmar's relevance as a garment manufacturing locale, labor standards are still subpar…
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US to Lift Sanctions on Myanmar to Open up Trade
The United States will soon make way for easier trade with Myanmar.
H&M Employed 14-Year-Old Workers at its Myanmar Factories
Labor laws may be a bit fuzzy where youth workers of a certain age are concerned, but whether lawful or not…
Will ASEAN Introduce a Regional Minimum Wage?
Players in Cambodia's garment sector may be preparing for the next round of salary negotiations, but some…
EU to Give Myanmar $3M To Boost Garment Sector
The European Union is continuing its commitment to better Myanmar's fledgling garment sector with a 2.8…
Primark and DFID to Improve Factory Conditions in Bangladesh and Pakistan
The Irish fast-fashion retailer has partnered with the U.K.'s Department for International Development in a…
Minimum Wage Hasn’t Helped Myanmar Garment Workers Much
Myanmar may be making its way back into the apparel sourcing business—more international brands are investing…
US Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Shipping Hubs to Boost Trade
In an effort to bolster Myanmar's newly elected government, the United States said it would ease remaining…
H&M Scales Up Fair Living Wage Program for Workers in China, Cambodia and Bangladesh
H&M is making good on its promise to support its suppliers in implementing a living wage.
Myanmar Sets $67 Monthly Minimum Wage to Fuel Garment Sector Growth
Myanmar's government has agreed to go forward with the 3,600 kyat ($2.82) daily pay rate for workers, and the…
Intertek Launches Textile and Apparel Inspection Service in Myanmar
Factory auditor Intertek on Wednesday announced it had expanded its garment inspection capabilities into…
H&M Calls on Myanmar to Implement Uniform Minimum Wage
Quick-to-market clothier H&M has been backing Myanmar's transition to a viable sourcing country, and though…
Myanmar: New Minimum Wage May Prove Impossible for Factory Owners to Pay
Myanmar's government imposed a new minimum wage for workers across the country in June, but garment factory…