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NGOs Urge Support for Striking Myanmar Garment Workers
An NGO coalition is urging Western apparel brands to denounce the Myanmar coup that thrust the Southeast…
What Do New US Sanctions Mean for Myanmar Sourcing?
Sourcing in Myanmar is growing riskier by the day, though some brands outline reasons why they can't afford…
Myanmar Military Coup Threatens Sourcing in ‘Sunrise’ Garment Sector
A military junta has reversed democratic progress in Myanmar, where the garment sector is seen as a "sunrise"…
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Despite Setbacks, Cambodia’s Exports Continue to Expand
Cambodia’s apparel exports continue to surge despite political turmoil, rising 20 percent to $5.52 billion…
Bangladesh Gov’t to Provide Cash Assistance to Garment Industry; Business Still Booms
Battered by political discord, apparel manufacturers have sought out the government’s assistance to help…
Is Egypt’s Unrest Ruining its Textile Industry?
Amidst crashing turmoil and politically charged violence, Egypt’s garment industry beats on, apparently…