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ItalyExtends the government’s “golden powers” to block takeovers by non-EU companies to high-technology sectors
On 13 October 2017, Italy’s cabinet passed a decree extending the government’s so-called “golden powers” to block takeovers by non-EU companies in high-technology sectors with the aim to increase Italy’s security regarding areas such ...
JapanStrengthens the rules to exercise control of critical technologies and goods
On 1 October 2017, changes to Japan’s rules on the review of inward foreign investment came into effect. Aiming to exercise strict control of critical technologies and goods, the new rules extend the review mechanism to acquisitions ...
United States of AmericaU.S. blocks a $1.3 bn deal on national security grounds
U.S. President Donald Trump has blocked the 1.3 billion acquisition by a Chinese-backed private equity firm of Lattice Semiconductor Corp., a U.S.-based chipmaker company, on 13 September 2017. The move marked the fourth time that ...
EgyptExecutive Regulations for Industrial Permits Act issued
The executive regulations bring into force Law 15 (2017) on industrial licensing, which was approved by the parliament in May 2017. The law enhances the role of the Industrial Development Organisation, which will henceforth be the ...
UzbekistanRelaxes capital controls on foreign currency
On 2 September 2017 the President issued a decree relaxing capital controls on foreign currency for businesses and individuals. Enterprises registered in Uzbekistan are now permitted to buy and sell currency for any purpose, including ...
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