Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - United States of America
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.
Russia: Extension of the safeguard duty on tubes of large diameter
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By the Government Decree from 15 November 2006 # 685, the safeguard duty of 8% of the customs value was introduced for 3 years.
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.
Singapore: Increased mandatory medical insurance for foreign employees
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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
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On 3 May 2009, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announced the launch of the SPUR-JOBS initiative.
China: Preliminary antidumping duty on imported chicken products originated from the US
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On September 27, 2009, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the People’s Republic of China announced the initiation of AD investigation against imported Chicken Products originated from the US.
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: Strategy of pharmaceutical industry development up to 2020
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The Ministry Decree from 23 October 2009 # 965 the strategy of pharmaceutical industry development up to 2020 was proved. It is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the domestic pharma industry. The strategy has the following benchmarks:
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.
