Trade

【New Delhi, I】Gold and Silver Jewelry to Become Cheaper! Special Announcement in Budget, Government Reduces Customs Duty

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on recent changes to India’s import duties on precious metals, announced in the Union Budget. The customs duty on…

【Antwerp, Bel】Belgian Office of Russian Diamond Giant Alrosa Goes Bankrupt

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Editor’s NoteThis report details the closure of Alrosa’s Belgian office due to expanded EU sanctions, highlighting its immediate impact on the…

【Moscow, Russ】Russian Diamonds Officially ‘Blocked’ from Reaching G7 and EU, Moscow Says It Has Prepared Tools to Circumvent Ban

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Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the G7 and EU ban on Russian non-industrial diamond exports, effective January 1, 2024. The measure is part of…

【Japan】Are Japan’s Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Good or Bad? What Should Japanese Companies Do?

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the escalating U.S.-led export controls on semiconductor technology to China, including recent agreements with…

【Antananarivo】Indian Envoy Abhay Kumar Discusses Mining Sector Cooperation with Madagascar

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on recent diplomatic talks between India and Madagascar regarding potential mining sector cooperation, highlighting…

【Seoul, South】K-Jewelry Shines Despite COVID-19… Exports to the U.S. ‘Surge’

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strong export performance of South Korean jewelry manufacturers, with notable growth and order backlogs…