Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - South Africa
Indonesia: state support for aircraft manufacturer
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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.
Argentina: media denounces de facto prohibition on bovine meat exports
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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
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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.
United Republic of Tanzania: Mandatory listing of mobile phone companies
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The parliament of Tanzania has passed the Electronic and Postal Communications Bill 2009, making it mandatory for all mobile phone companies in the country to list on the Dar es Salaam stock exchange in the next three years.
Indonesia: Domestic market obligation (DMO) for mineral and coal producers
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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
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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: New type of license simplifies alcohol import
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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.
France: Government pressurises Total to preserve jobs in Dunkirk
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In a BFM radio interview on 1 February 2010, the French Industry Minister, Christian Estrosi, told that the government will not accept the oil giant Total closing the refinery in Dunkirk, Flanders , as long as no other economic activity is gurante
Ireland: Restrictions on foreign work permits and green cards
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On 15 April 2009, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announced changes to the work permit and green card regimes of Ireland.
