- Japan has imposed further sanctions against Russia, designating 17 individuals and 78 entities related to the country, as well as seven individuals directly related to the “annexation” of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol or the destabilization of eastern Ukraine.
- Restrictions have been placed on payments and capital transactions, while an export ban has been imposed on 80 designated entities of the Russian Federation.
- An export ban on industrial infrastructure reinforcement related goods to Russia has also been introduced, along with a service ban on construction and engineering services. The details of the latter two measures will be announced later.
- The newly designated persons/entities can be viewed on the Japanese government’s website and previous sanctions can be found in their previous blogs.
Source Baker & McKenzie
Latest Posts in "Japan"
- Japan Updates E-Invoice System: PINT v1.1.1 Now in Effect
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement
- Moody’s: Japan’s Tax Cut Impact on Debt Rating Hinges on Scope, Magnitude, Permanence
- Japan’s Government Deems Sales Tax Cut Inappropriate Despite Election Setback, Says Finance Minister Kato
- Japanese Political Leaders Make Final Appeals Before House of Councillors Election, Debate Consumption Tax
