Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Estonia
Indonesia: state support for aircraft manufacturer
Description
The Indonesian government announced that it will settle the debts of a state-owned aircraft manufacturer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia so that the company is able to benefit from further bank loans and develop its business.
Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
Description
The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.
Indonesia: Domestic market obligation (DMO) for mineral and coal producers
Description
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a new regulation (No. 34 of 2009), effective 31 December 2009, on prioritising mineral and coal resources for domestic usage.
Russia: Strategy of pharmaceutical industry development up to 2020
Description
The Ministry Decree from 23 October 2009 # 965 the strategy of pharmaceutical industry development up to 2020 was proved. It is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the domestic pharma industry. The strategy has the following benchmarks:
Russia: New type of license simplifies alcohol import
Description
From 1 March 2010 the importers of alcohol production will be able to receive general import licenses. This general license will reduce the amount of documents which are necessary to get permission for alcohol import.
Russia: Food Security Doctrine is focused on import substitution
Description
The Food Security Doctrine was developed “for the purpose of implementing the state economic policy in the field of food security of the Russian Federation, aimed at ensuring reliable food supplies to the population, developing the nat
Brazil: tariff reduction for capital goods (machinery and equipment), computing machinery and telecommunication equipment and apparatus
Description
On December 15th, 2009, the Brazilian government announced the creation of new exceptions for 260 tariff lines which led to tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from 14% to 2% for capital goods (machinery and equipment) and from 12% to
Russia: Injection of 4,4 billion rubles (97 milllion Euros) into the charter capital of the Science Corporation "Uralvagonzavod"
Description
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signed a ruling (the Government Decree # 1346-p from 15 September 2009) to inject 4,4 billion rubles into the charter capital of machine building plant "Uralvagonzavod" (
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Russia: Import tariff increase on cheese.
Description
The Government Decree # 680 dated 20 August 2009 introduced temporary tariffs on cheese for a six month period. The Decree came into force on 20 September 2009. The set tariff is at 15% but not less than €0.5 per 1kg.
