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’…
Global Trade
【德国】Russian Diamonds: Sanctions Could Shake the Global Market
Editor’s NoteThis article, based on a New York Times report, examines the potential global market implications of new G7 sanctions targeting Russian…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp, Belgium’s ‘Diamond Capital’, Sees Wave of Closures on Its Historic Diamond Street
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound impact of geopolitical sanctions on Antwerp’s historic diamond district, highlighting how global…
【Wuzhou, Guan】Wuzhou adds to luster as synthetic gems hub
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the shifting fortunes of China’s synthetic gem industry through the lens of veteran worker Cen Jiantu. It…
【Brussels, Be】EU and G7 Impose Full-Scale Sanctions on Russian Diamonds… Belgium Says “Well…”
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the EU and G7’s move toward comprehensive sanctions on Russian diamonds, highlighting the challenges in tracing a…
Charting a Fashionable Future: How Logistics is Reshaping the Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to global manufacturing and logistics in 2020-2021,…
【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Diamonds in the Crosshairs: Why Antwerp Fears the Fifth Sanctions Package
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the pivotal role of Antwerp in the global diamond trade and the potential impact of sanctions on Russian…
【Antwerp, Bel】Will Israeli Diamond Traders Leave Antwerp for Dubai?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the potential shift of Israeli diamond traders from Antwerp to Dubai, highlighting Dubai’s significant $21.2…
【Johannesburg】From Mines to Farms: How the Pandemic Transforms the Global Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article illustrates the profound human and economic disruptions caused by the pandemic, tracing the ripple effects from global…