Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Thailand
EC: Initiation on antidumping and CVD investigations on purified terepthalic acid and its salts originating from Thailand
Description
On December 22, 2009 the European Commission initiated antidumping and CVD investigations concerning imports of of purified terephthalic acid and its salts of a purity by weight of 99,5 % or more originating in Thailand.
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.
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.
China: Preliminary antidumping duty established on imports of nucleotides food addictives originating in Indonesia and Thailand
Description
On January 4, 2010 the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a Public Notice No. 118 imposing a preliminary antidumping duties on nucleotides food addictives originating in Indonesia and Thailand
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.
