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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Seco·Ch·
Switzerland’s Federal Council has prohibited the purchase and import of gold originating in Sudan, effective 10 September 2026, aligning with EU sanctions. The measures also ban the sale to Sudan of goods used in gold mining and extraction.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK government has issued a notice detailing import prohibitions on certain goods originating or consigned from Iran into the UK, including Northern Ireland, related to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The notice outlines the scope of sanctioned goods subject to import bans under UK sanctions law.
News Gov Hk Finance·Hk·
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn reiterated the bloc’s support for Hong Kong’s accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the 11th Belt & Road Summit in Hong Kong. The statement underscores ongoing efforts by Hong Kong to join the major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK government has amended its Iran sanctions and Iran nuclear sanctions regimes, effective 29 September 2026. The notice informs UK exporters of the changes affecting their compliance obligations. Specific details of the amendments are not provided in the snippet.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has published trade remedies notices concerning imports of certain glass containers originating from China. The notices relate to potential anti-dumping or countervailing measures on this product category.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Argentina. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza concerns. The removal restores market access for Argentine poultry exports to Japan.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has applied official anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles originating from India. This follows an investigation into dumping practices affecting the domestic tile industry. The measure is a named trade remedy decision targeting a specific product and country of origin.
Moit·Vn·
Italy has issued Decree No. 143/2026 introducing new environmental and food packaging regulations that affect Vietnamese exporters. The article outlines compliance requirements Vietnamese businesses must meet to maintain market access to Italy. This is relevant under the EVFTA framework governing EU-Vietnam trade.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia and Australia have formally launched the general review of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), marked by the exchange of Stage One (National) Reports in Canberra on 27 August 2026. This first stage provides the basis for both countries to evaluate IA-CEPA implementation over five years. The exchange signals the start of a […]
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation on dichlorosilane (SiH2Cl2) originating from Japan. The announcement formally publishes the findings under Chinese trade remedy procedures. This marks a key procedural step that may lead to provisional anti-dumping measures.