【Kinshasa, De】Israeli Billionaire Gertler: Resource Plunderer or Investor in Congo?

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Editor’s NoteThis article profiles an investor whose work in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the complex interplay of ambition, capital,…

【Toronto, Can】Harry Winston Secures Supply with Purchase of BHP’s Diamond Business

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Editor’s NoteThis article details Harry Winston’s strategic move to acquire BHP Billiton’s stake in the Ekati diamond mine, a significant investment…

【Geneva, Swit】76 Carats: World-Famous Diamond Auctioned

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Editor’s NoteA record-breaking sale in Geneva saw the legendary Archduke Joseph Diamond fetch nearly $21.5 million, setting a new per-carat benchmark…

【South Korea】U.S. Conflict Minerals Regulation: “Must Thoroughly Verify and Prove Origin”

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the expanding reach of global conflict mineral regulations, as major U.S. tech firms begin due diligence on…

【韩国】Harry Winston Infuses Poetic Sensibility with Night Sky, Moon, and Trees

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the Harry Winston Midnight Moonphase, a new timepiece that marries technical precision with poetic design. The…

【Switzerland】R.I.P 2002-2012: 33 Brands That Disappeared (or Almost)

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Editor’s NoteThis article reflects on the curious afterlife of watch brands that vanished during a turbulent decade. It asks whether their…

【Seoul, South】[CEO Interview] The Next Success Story After Watches and Jewelry: Cosmetics

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Editor’s NoteThis profile of RomanSon Co., Ltd. and its president, Kim Ki-seok, explores the ambition and global mindset behind a brand that has…

【South Korea】Companies Anxious Over ‘Conflict Minerals’ Regulations

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the expanding scope of U.S. conflict mineral regulations, which now extend to imported components. As…