Myanmar's Place in the Global Garment Business
will examine the current state of the clothing industry in Myanmar, and what this means for fashion merchandising. The Economic Situation When Myanmar was under military rule, even in Yangon, the largest city, the average person was very poor. Under the new economic landscape, that is starting to change. The major cities like Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyidaw are starting to see an emerging middle class, complete with shopping malls and modern stores. While the country is clearly in the early stages, it appears to be following a development pattern not dissimilar to that of other Asian nations, perhaps most closely Thailand, and more recently, Vietnam. There… Continue Reading...
