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【India】Budget Demand: Call to Remove Import Duty on Raw Materials for Artificial Diamonds

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a significant drop in gold and silver prices, driven by global tensions and trade policy statements. Readers are…

【Hangzhou, Ch】Prices Keep Soaring! Doubled in Half a Year, Hangzhou Girl: How Can I Afford This?

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing consumer hesitation in China’s luxury market, as seen through the experience of a young Hangzhou…

【Colombo, Sri】Policy Hurdles Dim Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery Export Brilliance, Warns Industry Chief

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical challenge facing Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector. As the industry voices concerns over…

【New Delhi, I】What Does China Import from India? In 2024, It Bought Plenty of Fish, Salt, Tea-Coffee, Spices, Cement, and Cotton

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China for the SCO Summit and his meeting with President Xi Jinping,…

【Shandong Pro】K CEO, Running Jewelry Business in China, Cries Over ‘Trump Tariffs’

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the personal toll of international trade policies, as seen through the experience of a Korean entrepreneur whose…

【Democratic R】Technological Neo-colonialism: How Europe Encourages Mining Predation in Congo

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Editor’s NoteThis powerful critique challenges the passive framing of the “resource curse,” shifting the focus from fate to agency and demanding…

Price Surge: Commodity Index Rises in March, Driven by Record Highs for Minerals and Metals

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Editor’s NoteThis article is based on data released by UNCTAD on May 6, 2025, detailing the 4.8% year-on-year rise in global commodity prices for…

Lab-Grown Diamonds Losing Luster? ‘Colored Gemstones’ with Unique Personality on the Rise [Raw Materials Focus]

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Editor’s NoteAs the diamond market contends with the rise of lab-grown alternatives, a shift toward individuality is fueling a surge in demand for…