Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Malaysia
Argentina: initiation of antidumping investigation on air conditioners originating from the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
Description
On February 16, 2010 Argentina initiated an antidumping investigation on imports of air conditioners "with a capacity equal to or of less than 6,500 B.T.U’s" originating from the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietn
Argentina: media denounces de facto prohibition on bovine meat exports
Description
Argentinean local media reported a de facto prohibition on bovine meat exports.There is no record of any formal act of the Government embodying the measure.
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.
Singapore: Increased mandatory medical insurance for foreign employees
Description
On 25 September 2009, the Ministry of Manpower announced an increase in the mandatory medical insurance companies have to provide for foreign employees.
Singapore: Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience
Description
On 3 May 2009, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announced the launch of the SPUR-JOBS initiative.
Australia: Initiation of antidumping investigation against imports of imports of plywood from Brazil, Chile, China and Malaysia
Description
On December 3, 2009 the Australian Customs and Border Protection issued a notice of initiation of an antidumping investigation on imports of certain types of plywood ("plywood sheeting, of conifer and nonconifer species, in various width
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.
Indonesia: Stricter regulation on fruit and vegetable imports
Description
The Agriculture Minister's Regulation No. 27/2009 on fruit and vegetable imports entered into force on 19 November 2009. The new regulation helps to prevent imports of fruits and vegetables potentially carrying hazardous chemical residues.
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
Ireland: Restrictions on foreign work permits and green cards
Description
On 15 April 2009, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announced changes to the work permit and green card regimes of Ireland.
