Wage rise approved for Myanmar clothing workers

Labour costs in Myanmar are expected to see a 33% increase this year, and sourcing costs may also follow.

The country’s National Committee for Minimum Wage has agreed to set the daily salary wage for workers at MMK4,800 (US$3.55), up from the current MMK3,600 (US$2.66) that has been in place since 2013.

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