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Low wages, plentiful labour and an image problem in neighbouring Bangladesh have all boosted Myanmar’s chances. The international textile sector has discovered Myanmar as next best destination as there are currently 200,000 workers in more than 300 factories. Neighbouring Bangladesh has around 4,000 textile factories.
