More than
100 Antwerp, Malaysian and Singapore diamond dealers are set to meet this week
as part of the Belgian Economic Mission to Malaysia and Singapore. The
mission is presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, Representative
of His Majesty the King, AWDC reported.
On November
25, Her Royal Highness and the diamond dealers will attend the exclusive
Antwerp Diamond Networking Event in Kuala Lumpur, where they will be treated to
a presentation on Antwerp’s best practices for a sustainable diamond trade.
On November
26, the diamond dealers will take part in a networking session in Singapore,
followed by a networking cocktail and finally the Antwerp Diamond Night.
This
princely economic mission is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for Malaysian and
Singapore companies looking to make new contacts with Antwerp diamond
companies, and vice versa, as Malaysian and Singapore consumers are becoming
increasingly interested in luxury jewelry.
Alex
Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
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