Taxonomy: Sector Affected - 00
Agriculture, forestry and fishery products
Japan: Support to facilitate access of Japanese SMEs to the market in the Philippines
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On 21 March 2013, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) signed two memorandums of understanding with two commercial banks in the Philippines for the development of frameworks to support Japanese SMEs through Japanese regional fiJapan: Establishment of Japan Brand Fund
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On 15 March 2013, the Cabinet of Japan approved the establishment of the Japan Brand Fund. At least 50% of this fund must be owned by the state. It will be established to increase overseas demand for Japanese products.Iran: Import ban on luxury goods
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On 8 November 2012, the Islamic Republic of Iran announced a ban on over 70 types of foreign luxury goods.Egypt: Stricter monitoring of import-related money transfers
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On 28 December 2011, Egypt's Central Bank has tightened the rules for import-related transfers of funds abroad.Japan: Export ban on all items to North Korea
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On 14 October 2006, Japan introduced a ban on most exports to North Korea; six days after the country had conducted its first nuclear test. The ban had a duration of one year, but it has been extended since then.Canada: Possible adoption of a licensing regime for food imports
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is considering adoption of a licensing regimeEgypt: Relaxation of bond issue regulations
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The Ministry of Investment has announced the relaxation of regulations regarding bonds issues.Indonesia: Government to ease restrictions for foreign property ownership
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In January, Indonesian Housing Minister, Suharso Manoarfa, was cited in several press articles to have announced that foreigners may be given the right to stay and own property in Indonesia.Syria: Likely to amend the 2007 Investment Law in order to attract foreign business
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According to a press article of IHS Global Insight Daily Analysis on 21 October 2009, the Syrian Investment Agency (SIA) is currently working on an amendment of Syria's existing 2007 Investment Law.Indonesia: Announced intention to unify policies towards domestic and foreign investments
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On 1 June 2009 the Government of Indonesia issued an Investment Policies Statement.
