【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Seeks State Aid Due to Russia Sanctions

Editor’s NoteThe global diamond trade faces a critical test as geopolitical sanctions reshape supply chains. This report from Antwerp examines the…

【India】India Moves to Establish a Local Diamond Verification Center

Editor’s NoteIndia is advancing plans to establish its own Diamond Verification Center, potentially operational by next year, positioning it…

【Antwerp, Bel】EU’s ‘Diamond Ban’ Deals Heavy Blow to Antwerp, Belgium, Dimming the Luster of the Diamond Capital

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the tangible impact of the EU’s sanctions on Russia’s diamond sector, one year after their implementation. Through…

Russia Sanctions Database: November 2024

Editor’s NoteThis analysis highlights the complex, often unintended consequences of sanctions on Russia, revealing how global trade networks are…

【Surat, Gujar】Crisis Grips Surat’s Diamond Industry After Sanctions on Russian Diamonds, Congress Urges Central Government

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the cascading economic effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on the severe unemployment crisis facing…

【India】Diamond Industry in Crisis: Worsening Conditions Due to Declining Orders – GTRI

Editor’s NoteIndia’s diamond industry is grappling with a severe downturn, marked by falling trade volumes, factory shutdowns, and significant…

【Brussels, Be】EU Adopts 14th Package of Sanctions Against Russia for Its Continued Illegal War Against Ukraine, Strengthening Enforcement and Anti-Circumvention Measures

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the latest EU sanctions package aimed at curtailing Russian revenue and tightening export controls on industrial…

【European Uni】EU’s 14th Sanctions Package: Compliance Obligations Expand and Exits Are Facilitated

Editor’s NoteThis summary outlines the EU’s 14th sanctions package against Russia, adopted on June 24, 2024. The measures include an asset freeze on…

【Japan】METI Formulates Draft Guidelines for Importers Following Decision to Ban Russian Diamonds Processed in Third Countries

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines Japan’s new regulatory measures to enforce sanctions on Russian diamonds, including those processed in third…