Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Philippines
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.
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.
Ireland: Restrictions on foreign work permits and green cards
Description
On 15 April 2009, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announced changes to the work permit and green card regimes of Ireland.
Australia: Reduction of foreign work permits
Description
On 16 March 2009, the Rudd Government announced that it would cut the total amount of permanent work visas and the eligible occupations for 2009.
India: Restrictions on work visas
Description
On 25 September 2009, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued a clarification of visa requirements for Business Visas.
Jordan: Encouragement to hire domestic workers
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the government of Jordan has taken steps to improve the job prospects of Jordanian nationals.
Russia: Initiation of the safeguard investigation against imports of activated carbon
Description
Decree # 1066 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, issued on 24 November 2009, initiated safeguard investigation against activated carbon (HS 380210).
United Arab Emirates: Restrictions on the termination of work contracts with UAE citizens
Description
According to numerous consisten press reports, the government of the United Arab Emirates has restricted the termination of private-sector work contracts with citizens of the U.A.E..
