【Spain】The Fluctuations of Exports

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the Spanish jewelry and watch retail sector, which saw a 7% growth to €1.6 billion in 2022. While this follows a…

【Antwerp, Bel】Gujarati Diamond Merchants Flee Antwerp for Dubai Amid EU Scrutiny on Russian Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting landscape of the global diamond trade, as historic EU sanctions prompt a significant relocation of…

【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp Diamond Bourse Appoints New President

Editor’s NoteThe Antwerp Diamond Bourse has named industry veteran Jacques Korn as its new president, filling a leadership vacancy. Korn brings four…

【France】The Rise of the LVMH Luxury Empire and Bernard Arnault

Editor’s NoteThis excerpt introduces the formative years of Bernard Arnault, highlighting the determination and intellect that would later define his…

【Geneva, Swit】Watches and Wonders: Geneva Showcases Watchmaking Unity

Editor’s NoteThe 2024 Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva concluded with record participation and attendance, drawing 54 exhibitors and 49,000…

【Seoul, South】Two Differences Between ‘Lab-Grown Diamonds’ and Natural Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the rise of lab-grown diamonds, which are scientifically identical to their mined counterparts but face distinct…

【Paraná, Arge】Union Protection Rulings: The Judge in the Summary Action for Exclusion from Protection Must Limit Jurisdiction to the Object of the Action, Determining if the Measure Shows Any Sign of Labor Discrimination

Editor’s NoteThis summary outlines a recent Argentine federal court ruling regarding a public employee’s exclusion from union protection,…

Synthetic Diamonds: How Are These Stones Created?

Editor’s NoteThis article explores how synthetic diamonds, once a niche product, are now reshaping industries from luxury jewelry to advanced…

【China】China’s Port Row and Its Hinterlands: Connecting China to the World

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dual reality of China’s port system—its unparalleled global scale contrasted with a historically narrow…

【Hanoi, Vietn】Vietnam Central Bank to Supply Physical Gold to Market for First Time Since 2003

Editor’s NoteAfter an 11-year hiatus, Vietnam’s central bank is set to resume gold auctions this week in a move to stabilize the domestic market….