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Belgium Diamond Trade Slows
Belgium’s diamond trade continued its decline in August, with rough and polished shipments slowing. Polished exports
News Sep 11, 2019 Rapaport News
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Officials Calm Hong Kong Show Concerns
The organizers of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair have assured the trade that the
News Aug 25, 2019 Rapaport News
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Trade Calls to Postpone Hong Kong Show
Three major trade bodies have asked the organizer of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair
News Aug 21, 2019 Rapaport News
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Belgium Trade Cuts Diamond-Research Funding
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will no longer provide financial backing to the city’s diamond-technology unit,
News Jul 21, 2019 Rapaport News
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Belgium’s Rough Trade Hits Decade Low
Belgium’s rough-diamond trade fell in the first half to its lowest level since the financial crisis. Rough
News Jul 15, 2019 Rapaport News
WFDB External Advisor
Peter Meeus to Advise WFDB on Synthetics
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has hired Peter Meeus as an external adviser. He will be responsible for
News Jun 27, 2019 Leah Meirovich
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Belgium’s Rough Trade Slumps in May
Rough exports from Belgium dropped 37% year on year to $741.5 million in May, reflecting continued weakness in the
News Jun 26, 2019 Rapaport News
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Belgium Rough Trade Slows in 1Q
Belgium saw a decline in its imports and exports of rough diamonds in the first quarter, as mining companies’ sales
News Apr 28, 2019 Rapaport News
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Dubai’s NBF Enters Antwerp Lending Market
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has launched a representative office in Antwerp as it looks to expand its business lending
News Apr 07, 2019 Joshua Freedman
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CAR Invites De Beers and Alrosa to Mine Its Diamonds
The Central African Republic (CAR) is trying to entice large diamond-mining companies to set up operations in the country, as part
News Apr 02, 2019 Leah Meirovich
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Belgium Trade Declines in February
Belgium’s shipments of rough and polished slowed in February. An 8% drop in the volume of polished exports outweighed growth in the
News Mar 10, 2019 Rapaport News
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Belgium Trade Slows in January
Belgium’s shipments of rough and polished slid in January amid a slowdown in the global industry. A 10% drop in the
News Feb 18, 2019 Rapaport News
Antwerp Diamond Bourse
Record Average Price Supports Belgium Trade
Belgium’s polished exports were flat in 2018 as a higher average price offset a drop in volume, according to data the
News Feb 04, 2019 Rapaport News
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Belgium Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit
Belgium’s diamond industry has urged companies to prepare for the possibility of the UK leaving the European Union
News Jan 21, 2019 Rapaport News
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Flemish Govt. Backs Industrial-Synthetics Factory
A Belgian regional authority will invest EUR 2 million ($2.3 million) in a production facility for industrial synthetics. The
News Jan 13, 2019 Rapaport News
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DMCC Joins GJEPC’s My KYC Initiative
The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) will join the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s (GJEPC)
News Dec 23, 2018 Rapaport News
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Belgium Sees Monthly Exports Falter
Belgium’s polished trade dropped in November, according to data from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Exports fell
News Dec 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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India Strengthens Position in Diamond Cutting
India increased its dominance in cutting and polishing last year due to relatively low costs that gave
News Dec 12, 2018 Rapaport News
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Higher Average Price Drives Belgium Exports
Belgium’s polished trade grew strongly in October, according to data from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Exports
News Nov 25, 2018 Rapaport News
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Alibaba Strikes Deal with Belgian Trade
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will collaborate with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) to bring Belgian
News Nov 06, 2018 Rapaport News
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