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Mongolia : Political : Parliament passed a new law restricting foreign investment, it will require foreign investors to obtain government approval for investments over 49%. :: Bangladesh : Political : Bapex said that the oil fields in Kailashtila and Haripur, in Sylhet region had the potential for 150m barrels. :: Mongolia : Political : Domestic media reported that the country's proposed foreign investment law was threatening job security for Mongolians. :: Tanzania : Key Sectors : Franco-British operators Maurel & Prom and Wentworth Resources announced they would abandon their Ziwani-1 well due to sub-commercial deposits. :: Bahrain : Individuals : On Budaiya Road, social media reported that opposition activists poured oil over the road and caused three car accidents. :: Chile : Political : Codelco said a blockade of five mining sites by contract workers would not affect copper production, as there are contingency plans in place. :: China : Government & Economy : The State Council said the government would provide subsidies worth $4.2 billion to encourage the use of energy-saving products. :: Mali : Political : Media reported a serious financial crisis in Mali following the coup; national revenue authority collected only 29% of estimated annual tax revenue.