As US President Donald Trump hails taking back of Panama Canal, Hong Kong Inc walks tightropeHong Kong's position as a financial hub is weakening amid China-US tensions, highlighted by CK Hutchison's sale of its global ports busines...
06 Mar, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
Reliance's Ambani reigns over Asia’s 20 Richest Families list while Trump’s tariff storm brews; check detailsMukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, leads Asia's richest family business, per Bloomberg. Adani is not on the list due to Bloomb...
13 Feb, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
Indian diamond exports hit by slump in Chinese demand, HMPV concerns add to uncertaintyIndian diamond trade's promotion of natural diamonds in China, in collaboration with Chow Tai Fook and De Beers, has not boosted sales. Dia...
07 Jan, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
India's diamond units take longer Diwali break, get workers worriedIndia's diamond industry, centered in Surat, is facing a month-long shutdown due to weak demand from the US and China. The prolonged closur...
05 Nov, 2024, 12.27 AM IST
Diamond houses strive to win back choosy Chinese buyers, plan $8-10 mn campaign with DeBeersLast week, a meeting of natural diamond houses was held in Mumbai to discuss the road ahead. They have overcome the sudden crunch during th...
20 Aug, 2024, 05.11 AM IST
Fewer 'I dos' ruin the party for China's $500 billion wedding industryThe wedding planning industry in China, which is estimated to be worth almost $500 billion, is facing a decline in couples willing to get m...
19 Sep, 2023, 06.46 AM IST
How China’s Covid-zero policy is giving a polish to goldIt’s far from obvious that this rise in demand has played out. Many of the things that Chinese consumers used to buy are off the table at p...
18 Feb, 2022, 07.29 AM IST
Global admissions consulting firm Crimson Education steps into India marketThe company, which has a presence across 24 nations globally, is now set to bring its expertise in admission consulting and their network o...
03 Jun, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
A fifth of Indian carriers’ leased fleet from Chinese, Hong Kong ownersIndian carriers have a combined passenger aircraft fleet of 650, of which about 600 are on outright lease or under sale and leaseback. In t...
03 Jul, 2020, 04.57 PM IST
Weak rouble, low oil prices soften diamond demand; exporters face a rough patchIndia's diamond exports are expected to remain flat at best this fiscal year as a weak rouble and low oil prices softened demand from the k...
13 Mar, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Rolex stores shut as protests continue in Hong KongThe protests are now threatening to exacerbate Hong Kong’s slumping sales of jewellery, watches and other valuable gifts, which are headed ...
04 Oct, 2014, 04.36 AM IST
Golconda diamond pendent to headline in Christie's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auctionHaving previously set multiple pink diamond auction records, this season, Christie’s Hong Kong will unveil pear-shaped intense pink diamond.
13 May, 2014, 04.24 PM IST
Billionaires eye Asian tourists, bid for Australia's Barrier Reef casinosQueensland is seeking to emulate the success of Singapore where resorts drew Asian tourists to raise about $5.2 billion in revenue in 2013.
04 Apr, 2014, 04.50 PM IST
Gold sales tripled in China during April price correctionFurther drops may not spur as much buying because consumers will likely hold off, waiting for gold to hit a bottom, said Larry Cho, CIMB Se...
10 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
China’s love for cheap diamonds heating up mass marketPrices for a 1-carat internally flawless “top white” diamond have gained about 7% in two years, while a stone of similar size and color wit...
02 May, 2013, 08.59 AM IST
Gold gaining as physical demand said to be 'Extraordinary'Gold today extended gains above $ 1,400 an ounce on signs that jewellers and other users of the metal are taking advantage of the biggest s...
19 Apr, 2013, 06.38 PM IST
- Tiffany's in talks with Reena Wadhwa for India entry
Iconic US jeweller Tiffany & Co is in talks to enter India through a 51% joint venture with actress-turned-luxury entrepreneur Reena Wadhwa.
24 Jan, 2012, 03.31 AM IST