Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Republic of Korea
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
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: Extension of the safeguard duty on tubes of large diameter
Description
By the Government Decree from 15 November 2006 # 685, the safeguard duty of 8% of the customs value was introduced for 3 years.
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.
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: Car scrappage scheme
Description
As a part of the Russian car industry support policy, the Russian government announced that owners of light cars older than 10 years (the person has to own a car for more than 1 year) could receive a subsidy of 50,000 rubles if they purchased a ne
