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How Bangladesh Is Becoming the Next Vietnam in Manufacturing
While everyone watches Vietnam and Mexico, Bangladesh is quietly emerging as a serious alternative in global manufacturing. Lucas and Luna look at the numbers on June 11, 2026: the EEM up 3.4 percent in five days, the EWY surging 10.5 percent, and a trade-weighted dollar at 120.1. But the real story is Bangladesh's garment-to-electronics pivot. Lucas breaks down why Bangladesh's labor costs are now half of Vietnam's, how its ready-made garment sector hit $55 billion in exports last year, and why companies like Samsung are expanding assembly there. They discuss the…
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