Belated discussions are taking place about the minimum wage in Myanmar, coinciding with the planned visit to the former Burma by prospective European clients for the local textile industry. According to just-style.com, the local minimum wage is currently the second-lowest in South and Southeast Asia after Bangladesh, where it is set at US$68 per month, with unskilled workers getting as little as $40 per month, but sewing operators are earning up to $180 per month. No agreement is expected on minimum wages before April or May. The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association has produced a research report on the local textile industry, including a listing of almost 300 companies, that is available through just-style.com.

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