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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - South Africa


Indonesia: state support for aircraft manufacturer

Measure #1175 | Published 17 Feb 2010 | Inception 16 Feb 2010 ▲

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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.

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Argentina: media denounces de facto prohibition on bovine meat exports

Measure #1172 | Published 17 Feb 2010 | Inception 1 Feb 2010 ▲

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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.

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Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020

Measure #1160 | Published 11 Feb 2010 | Inception 24 Sep 2009 ▲

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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.

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United Republic of Tanzania: Mandatory listing of mobile phone companies

Measure #1138 | Published 8 Feb 2010 ▲

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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.

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Indonesia: Domestic market obligation (DMO) for mineral and coal producers

Measure #1137 | Published 8 Feb 2010 | Inception 31 Dec 2010 ▲

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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.

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Indonesia: Stricter regulation on fruit and vegetable imports

Measure #1136 | Published 8 Feb 2010 | Inception 19 Nov 2009 ▲

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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.

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Russia: New type of license simplifies alcohol import

Measure #1134 | Published 8 Feb 2010 | Inception 1 Mar 2010 ▲

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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.

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Argentina extends tax benefits to sparkling-wine producers

Measure #1123 | Published 4 Feb 2010 | Inception 1 Feb 2010 ▲

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France: Government pressurises Total to preserve jobs in Dunkirk

Measure #1118 | Published 2 Feb 2010 | Inception 1 Feb 2010 ▲

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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

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Ireland: Restrictions on foreign work permits and green cards

Measure #1109 | Published 22 Jan 2010 | Inception 1 Jun 2009 ▲

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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.

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