【Germany】Sustainable Phones: These Are the Best Models – and What You Need to Look Out For
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing market for sustainable smartphones, spotlighting manufacturers leading the way in ethical and…
Retail & Market
It’s Official: Songs Need 1,000 Streams to Earn Royalties on Spotify
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines Spotify’s new royalty policies designed to address streaming fraud and manage platform content. The changes aim to…
【Narsaq, Gree】When Greenlandic Tugtupite Becomes a Precious Stone: Social and Political Issues Surrounding a Resource Category
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the contested status of Greenland’s tugtupite gemstone, analyzing how its value is defined by different…
【Angola; Lisb】Illegal Diamond Trade in Angola, a Network with Global Ramifications
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the magazine “Visão,” which cites detailed testimony provided to Portuguese authorities. It…
【德国】Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Has Been Released
Editor’s NoteThe second wave of Disney Lorcana starter decks has arrived at specialty stores, with wider retail availability beginning December 1. A…
【Bogotá, Colo】CCTV Correspondent’s World View | Strolling Through the Emerald Kingdom of Colombia, Exploring the Beautiful Legend of the ‘Goddess’s Tears’
Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series exploring Colombia’s famed “four treasures.” Having previously covered coffee, flowers, and gold, we…
“Diamond Plunge Must Be Stopped”… Industry Cuts Supply [Raw Material Focus]
Editor’s NoteMajor diamond producers are taking deliberate steps to curb supply in an effort to stabilize global prices, as reported by Bloomberg….
【Seoul, South】[On-site Sketch] ‘2023 Seoul International Jewelry & Accessory Show (THE MOST Valuables 2023)’ Opens to ‘Shine Most Valuable’
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the 2023 Seoul International Jewelry & Accessory Show, an event dedicated to elevating the global profile and…
【Brussels, Be】EU Imposes Sanctions on Russian Diamond Imports… What Impact Will It Have on the Global Jewelry Industry?
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the EU’s latest proposed sanctions targeting Russian diamonds, a significant sector for Moscow’s revenue. The…
No Gunfire Like the Middle East War, But… A Silent Trade War
Editor’s NoteAs geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, the EU is taking a firmer stance on economic security. This article examines Brussels’…