【India】Oil Refining Sector Update: GRMs Surge, Outlook Positive
Editor’s NoteThe oil refining sector is showing strong signs of recovery, with Gross Refining Margins (GRMs) more than doubling. This improvement is…
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【Beijing, Chi】Losing its sparkle? How Chinese artificial gems are upending the diamond market
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable speed and scale of lab-grown diamond production in China, where advanced technology replicates…
【Luanda, Ango】Natural Diamonds Regain Favor as Lab-Grown Market Slides
Editor’s NoteThe rapid rise of lab-grown diamonds has disrupted the traditional gemstone market, but recent data suggests a dramatic price correction…
【Japan】Editorial: Japan Must Fully Prepare for a Halt in Russian LNG Imports
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex position Japan faces as the US intensifies pressure on Russia’s energy sector. While aligned with G7…
【Istanbul, Tu】Journey to the Heart of High Jewelry in Turkey: Recycled Gold and Natural Gems that Respect the Planet
Editor’s NoteThe high jewelry sector is navigating a period of significant transformation, influenced by geopolitical tensions and economic…
【Shanghai, Ch】Lao Feng Xiang’s 1.7 Billion Yuan Acquisition of 20% Stake in Non-Operating Company Draws Inquiry from Shanghai Stock Exchange
Editor’s NoteThis article examines Lao Feng Xiang’s substantial investment in a newly established, non-operational company, raising questions about…
【Paris, Franc】Louvre Heist: Can the Stolen Jewels Be Resold in Antwerp, the Diamond Capital?
Editor’s NoteThis investigation follows the trail of stolen Louvre jewels to the diamond markets of Antwerp, probing a central dilemma for art…
【Nerima, Toky】Nerima Gokai Market Bidding Data September 2025
Editor’s NoteThis data snapshot provides key metrics from the Nerima Gokai Market’s September 2025 jewelry and watch auction, including the event…
【Paris, Franc】After Louvre Heist, Second-hand Platforms See Listings for ‘Authentic’ Items Priced at 99.99 Million Yuan: Legal Experts Weigh In on Seller’s Liability
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the concerning appearance of listings for purported stolen artifacts from the Louvre Museum on online…
【Islamabad, P】Govt mulls restoring import, export regulations for gold, gemstones trade
Editor’s NoteThe government’s move to reinstate SRO 760(I)/2013 aims to revitalize Pakistan’s gemstone and jewellery sector by boosting exports,…