JNA Awards calling for entries

The first of its kind in Asia, the JNA Awards is an international event to honour and recognise excellence and achievements in the jewellery trade with a focus on contribution and advancement in the Asian region. The Awards ceremony and gala dinner will be held on September 20, 2012, during the September Hong Kong Jewellery … Read more

Brazil became the sixth largest economy in the world

In the face of a global economic slowdown and a weak developed world, the emerging markets continue to prop up global growth. Though Brazil does face some risk the orientation of its economy looks likely to support the country’s long term growth prospects. In 2011 Brazil became the sixth largest economy in the world in … Read more

Know Your Diamond: MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show focused on gold and diamond opportunities

Know Your Diamond: MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show in Sharjah, the region’s most popular jewellery fair, focused on gold and diamond opportunities The 32nd MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show, the region’s most popular jewellery fair, got under way on March 27 at Expo Centre in Sharjah. For its spring edition, the five-day show is hosting … Read more

No financial compromise: The Roja Parfums and Fabergé set

Perfume with diamonds: Roja Parfums collaborates with Fabergé for Easter Perfume house Roja Parfums, the createur of one of the finest fragrances in the world, is teaming with Faberge jewelry house for a limited edition bottle of the Roja Parfums Diaghilev scent created in 2010. The exclusive fragrance retailed at at €20,389 (100ml) will be … Read more

China to ban public purchases of ‘High-End’ alcohol and cigarettes

Chinese government pledged to ban the use of public funds to buy cigarettes and “high- end” alcohol. “Corruption is the biggest danger facing the ruling party,” Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said, according to an official statement. “If not dealt with properly, the problem may change the nature of, or terminate, the political regime.” Wen Jiabao, … Read more

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: ‘Cookbook of the year’ explores Patagonian cuisine

  ‘Cookbook of the year’ explores gourmet Chilean cuisine “Patagonian Cuisine: Rivers, Lakes and Chiloe District” by Francisco Fantini has been named the cookbook of the year at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris. The winning cookbook that takes readers on a gastronomic tour of Chile beat out 11 other titles around the world including … Read more