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Slovenia's non-tariff measures and other trade regulations

Slovenia's non-tariff measures and other trade regulations

13/01/2022
Within the framework of the EU and Slovenian single markets, the Single Administrative Document (SAD) management system is applied. Non-EU goods when imported into the EU customs territory are subject to customs inspection at the border gate for the goods in the general customs declaration presented to the customs authorities. Customs authorities...
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The European Commission publishes a bill to combat deforestation and forest degradation

The European Commission publishes a bill to combat deforestation and forest degradation

06/01/2022
The European Commission EC published bill COM(2021)706 on the EU’s import and export of certain goods and products related to deforestation and forest degradation. The Bill has two objectives: (i) minimizing the consumption of products coming from the supply chain related to deforestation and forest degradation; and (ii) increase EU consumption...
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New Zealand milk production lifts in September

New Zealand milk production lifts in September

29/12/2020
New Zealand milk production lifted by 1.8% year-on-year in September, on a milk solids basis, while season-to-date production was up by 2.9%. As a major dairy exporter, New Zealand’s performance can influence global dairy prices.
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Mitsubishi reports quarterly operating loss due to coronavirus slump

Mitsubishi reports quarterly operating loss due to coronavirus slump

28/12/2020
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Wednesday reported a 29.3 billion yen ($279.1 million) operating loss in the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with a 6.3 billion yen ($60 million) profit a year earlier as sales shrank amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nissan posts quarterly loss, forecasts smaller annual decline

Nissan posts quarterly loss, forecasts smaller annual decline

24/12/2020
Nissan Motor Co. cut its forecast for an annual operating loss by 28 percent, helped by restructuring efforts and better-than-expected sales.
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Aeon enters online grocery in Malaysia

Aeon enters online grocery in Malaysia

23/12/2020
Aeon enters online grocery in Malaysia: Retailer launches its new online grocery delivery service to increase convenience during Covid-19 pandemic
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Brazilian coffee exports hit record in September

Brazilian coffee exports hit record in September

22/12/2020
Coffee exports from Brazil hit an all-time high in September at 3.8 million bags shipped. The number includes green, soluble, and roast and ground coffee. Shipped volume was 8.6% higher than in September 2019, and the biggest amount ever shipped in a September.
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Vegetable prices surge in Japan due to heavy rain and lack of sunlight

Vegetable prices surge in Japan due to heavy rain and lack of sunlight

21/12/2020
Vegetable prices are surging in the nation due to poor crops, blamed on unfavorable weather conditions such as a long spell of rain and a lack of sunlight.
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Vietnam durian, pomelo, passion fruit in row to be exported to China

Vietnam durian, pomelo, passion fruit in row to be exported to China

21/12/2020
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total import-export turnover of agricultural products between Vietnam and China reached more than US$9.8 billion in the first nine months of 2020, down 8.6 percent compared to the same period in 2019
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German auto market remained weak in August; sales down 20%, production 35% lower

German auto market remained weak in August; sales down 20%, production 35% lower

17/12/2020
The German auto market remained weak in August, with new-car registrations down 20% year on year and domestic auto production down 35%
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