【Japan】Government Strengthens Ban on Russian Diamonds, Cabinet Approves Additional Sanctions Against Russia

Editor’s NoteThis article details Japan’s latest sanctions against Russia, approved on March 1, 2024. The measures expand asset freezes and export…

【Russia】What Sanctions Has Russia Faced So Far and What Are Their Economic Impacts?

Editor’s NoteThis article provides a clear, foundational explanation of what sanctions are and their role in international relations. It serves as a…

【Moscow, Russ】What sanctions are on Russia and has the Russian economy been affected? Questions on the 2nd anniversary of the Ukraine war

Editor’s NoteThis report details the latest round of sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia, citing the death of opposition figure Alexei…

【Surat, Gujar】Surat, India, Home to ‘World’s Largest Diamond Trading’ Hub, Aims for Top ‘Smart City’ Status

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strategic opening of the Surat Diamond Bourse in India, a complex now reported to surpass the Pentagon in…

【European Uni】European Union Strengthens Sanctions Against Russia with New Cryptocurrency Restrictions

Editor’s NoteThe European Union has expanded its sanctions regime against Russia, now targeting cryptocurrency services. This latest round prohibits…

【Japan】Japan Strengthens Russia Sanctions, Adds Six Third-Country Entities and Bans Import of Jewelry Diamonds

Editor’s NoteJapan has expanded its sanctions against Russia, adding six third-country entities to its export control list and banning imports of…

【中国】G7 Poised to Impose New Sanctions on Russia, Targeting This Commodity Category…

Editor’s NoteThe G7 is reportedly set to announce a direct ban on Russian diamonds starting January 1, 2024, with further indirect restrictions to…

【比利时】Why Diamond Prices Are Plummeting

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the sharp decline in diamond prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and potential sanctions on Russian imports….

“Diamond Plunge Must Be Stopped”… Industry Cuts Supply [Raw Material Focus]

Editor’s NoteMajor diamond producers are taking deliberate steps to curb supply in an effort to stabilize global prices, as reported by Bloomberg….

【Botswana】Botswana’s Diamond Trade: An Increasingly Lucrative Business in One of the World’s Most Unequal Countries

Editor’s NoteThis article details Botswana’s landmark renegotiation of its diamond revenue agreement with De Beers, a significant shift in the…