【Seoul, South】‘Hyper-Polarization and N-th Price Hikes’… Trends Expected to Penetrate the Korean Luxury Market in the Second Half of the Year

Editor’s NoteThis excerpt highlights a growing trend in the luxury market, where exclusivity and high-end positioning are becoming increasingly…

【Surat, Gujar】Surat’s Diamond Industry Faces Crisis as U.S. Tariffs Hit Exports

Editor’s NoteThe U.S. decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian diamond imports is sending shockwaves through Surat’s polishing industry, a…

【Surat, India】US Tariff Brings the Hammer Down on Already Beleaguered Diamond Industry

Editor’s NoteRising tariffs are impacting more than just Surat’s diamond sector, posing a broader threat to India’s $32-billion gems and jewellery…

【India, USA】Loupe Holes: How the Diamond Industry Is Tackling Tariffs

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a recent tariff reduction agreement between the U.S. and India. While industry groups welcome the cut as a…

【Japan】Supply Chain Management

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing imperative for businesses to adopt responsible procurement practices. As global supply chains…

【France】Customs Auctions

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the process for public auctions of goods seized or abandoned at customs in France. These sales, open to all, are…

【London, UK】First Look at the Largest Single-Owner Collection of Claude Lalanne Jewellery Before It Goes Under the Hammer

Editor’s NoteThis September, Sotheby’s will auction the estate of collector Pauline Karpidas. Among the highlights is a rare ensemble of 21 pieces of…

【United State】Why the US Was Forced to Buy Eggs from Russia, a First in 32 Years

Editor’s NoteThis report details the first import of Russian eggs to the United States since 1992, based on information from Russian state media. The…

【USA】[Big Tech Column] IonQ Accelerates Global Quantum Computing Market Leadership with Next-Gen CFO-COO Appointment and Quantum Diamond Innovation

Editor’s NoteIonQ has appointed Inder M. Singh as its new CFO and COO, a dual-role leadership change aimed at accelerating the company’s growth and…