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Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

World Trade / Development

2 March 2022

4 minutes

Textiles and clothing in Asian graduating LDCs face new challenges

Textiles and clothing in graduating LDCs in Asia face new challenges

Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Myanmar and Nepal are expected to break out from the LDC bracket in 2026. How they cope will largely depend on the extent to which such adjustments can cushion the impact on their T&C sector.

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