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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
AWDC
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
National Bank of Fujairah Antwerp launch April 201
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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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
Flanders Synthetic.
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
DMCC GJEPC partnership
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
Bain
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
Antwerp
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
HRD Alibaba
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
Antwerp
Record Average Price Lifts Belgium Exports
Belgium’s polished-diamond exports increased 5% in the third quarter as the average price hit a record high of $2,542 per
News Oct 11, 2018 Rapaport News
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Belgium Trade Increases in July
Belgium saw a jump in rough and polished shipments in July, reflecting higher average prices, according to data the
News Aug 14, 2018 Rapaport News
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Belgium’s Polished Trade Grows in June
Belgium saw an increase in polished imports and exports in June, continuing a modest upward trend for the sector
News Jul 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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HRD Antwerp to Open Moscow Grading Lab
HRD Antwerp will launch a grading center in Moscow, its first in Russia, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre
News Jun 20, 2018 Rapaport News
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Antwerp Unveils Automated Polishing Technology
Researchers in Antwerp have developed fully automated polishing technology that, they claim, will make the production
News Jun 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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CAR Appoints Peter Meeus as Adviser
The Central African Republic (CAR) has appointed industry veteran Peter Meeus as a government adviser, in line with
News Jun 14, 2018 Rapaport News
Angola
Angola Eyes Antwerp as Ally in Diamond Reforms
Angola is seeking stronger ties with Antwerp as the southern African nation looks to improve the profitability and
News Jun 14, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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