AWDC offers condolences to India and Indian diamond industry after Mumbai attacks
July 14, 2011
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has expressed in support and condolences to the Indian people and the Indian diamond industry, following the bombings in Mumbai on July 13 that left many people dead and injured.
Antwerp World Diamond Centre's pivotal deal with China's ICBC bank wins praise
July 12, 2011
Industry comment points to strong advantages for Antwerp from AWDC's signing memorandum of understanding with China's ICBC Bank.
AWDC welcomes delegation from Anglo American to Diamond Office
July 11, 2011
Diamond Trading Company Managing Director Varda Shine led a delegation from mining giant Anglo American, which owns 45 percent of De Beers, to the Antwerp World Diamond Centre's (AWDC) Diamond Office.
Antwerp diamond sector and Chinese banking giant join forces
July 04, 2011
Agreement between AWDC and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China will provide financing for Antwerp diamond firms and help in developing the diamond trade between Belgium and China.
Dates announced for third edition of Antwerp Diamond Fair 2012
June 30, 2011
The third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Fair will take place January 29 to 31, 2012 for an exclusive audience of invited diamond buyers, jewellery manufacturers and retailers.
Lesotho delegation visits Antwerp diamond centre to learn about industry
June 29, 2011
The officials visited the AWDC's Diamond Office where they were briefed on its activities by Manuella Mercxk, Director of the Diamond Office, and also held a meeting with Stéphane Fishler, AWDC vice president.
Key indicator points to slowdown in economic growth in eurozone
June 27, 2011
Economic growth in the 17-country eurozone has dropped sharply, with the widely watched purchasing managers’ indices for the eurozone falling in June.
Eurozone factory orders rise less than forecast in April, says Eurostat
June 22, 2011
New orders in the 17-nation single currency area climbed 0.7 percent from March, according to the European Union's Eurostat statistics agency.
Eurozone posts 5.1 billion euro deficit in April, March figure revised down
June 22, 2011
On the positive side, the bank revised its March figure downwards to a deficit of 3.0 billion euros from an initial estimate of 4.7 billion euros.
Belgian economy grew faster than forecast, says country's national bank
June 15, 2011
The Belgian economy grew at a higher pace in the first quarter than forecast, according to final data published today (Wednesday) by the National Bank of Belgium.
