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Flagship Halal Showcase Connects Exporters Across 58 Countries, Unifying Global Sourcing, Sector MoUs, and Industry Knowledge Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2026 – The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 which is organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) from 23 to 26 September 2026, moved into its third day on a high note today, as it sets to meet its target number of visitors. This year’s edition which features 2,000 booths alongside 1,700 exhibitors and 450 buyers representing 58 countries remains firmly on track to achieve its total target of 50,000 business visitors. As of day 2, the showcase has already drawn 30,000 visitors, demonstrating sustained local and international interest and poised to be the most attended Halal edition of MIHAS thus far.

Further cementing its role as a premier platform for tangible international partnerships, MIHAS 2026 witnessed the exchange of key strategic agreements, including a milestone Letter of Intent (LOI) between MATRADE and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). This strategic collaboration establishes the Halal Development Officer (HDO) Programme under the Malaysia Halal Global Nexus (MyHGN) initiative, empowering MATRADE officers stationed worldwide to guide global industries on Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem, strengthen international certification recognition, and drive Halal exports.

GhaS was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on behalf of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur today. The strategic and inclusive importance of this national platform was underscored by the distinguished presence of key government leaders, from the Ministries and Agencies relating to the Malaysian Halal ecosystem. Their joint attendance reflects the highest level of Government commitment to positioning Malaysia as the premier global Halal hub, seamlessly aligning robust Shariah governance with international trade promotion.

Hosted by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), GHaS serves as Malaysia’s flagship platform for global Halal diplomacy, governance, and capacity-building. GhaS brings together Government certification bodies, relevant Government agencies, Islamic scholars, policy makers, and global industry leaders, in one platform to build technical capacity, streamline international compliance, and facilitate seamless market access for Malaysian companies.

Beyond the showcase and business matchmaking, MIHAS 2026 offers a complete enablement ecosystem for Halal enterprises. MATRADE’s Knowledge Hub delivers actionable market intelligence featuring industry leaders from DHL Express Malaysia, UOB Malaysia, and Farm Fresh Malaysia, while the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative showcases 80 women-led booths. Celebrating excellence across the ecosystem, the prestigious MIHAS Awards honours standout industry innovators, recognising exceptional achievements in product innovation, sustainability, and global market expansion.

Since its inception in 2004, MIHAS has generated more than RM35.0 billion in export sales and drawn over half a million business visitors from around the world. Now in its 22nd edition, the showcase continues to chart new frontiers in positioning Malaysia at the heart of the global Halal economy.

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Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026

MATRADE

As a global player in lotus root and aquatic vegetables, Huagui has established an international commercial network. The Honghu Lotus Root brand was valued at RMB 25.861 billion in 2025, reflecting its market position. Related products reach more than 50 countries and markets and are present in retail and food conglomerates channels including Costco and Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut. Co-headquartered in Beijing and Hubei, Huagui continues to expand sourcing, international distribution, private-label programs and cross-border supply-chain partnerships. The conference brought together the China Vegetables Association, representatives from Europe, the United States and South Korea, and international guests including a representative member from the Saudi royal family.

Alongside its commercial expansion, Huagui is strengthening its position in the biotech and superfood market. Honghu lotus root naturally contains dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium and polyphenols. According to a report by China Merchants Securities (CMS), Honghu lotus root ranks first among major lotus-root-producing regions in antioxidant content. The report also notes that the output value of Honghu’s lotus root industry is approximately five to six times that of Jiangsu, highlighting its nutritional profile and the scale of its commercial potential across plant-based nutrition, functional foods and health applications. Huagui is also establishing bio-extraction, functional ingredients and wellness products through its biotech business.

“Our strategy is creating a global ecosystem connecting aquatic plants, aquatic animals, food, biotech and longevity,” said Melody Zhao, Executive Vice President of Huagui Group. “From natural resources to R&D, and from brand building to global shelves, Huagui is connecting China’s aquatic industries with global consumers through products, supply chains and international channels.”

Supporting this strategy is a diversified business platform built around four core sectors. Huagui Food anchors food manufacturing and supply, while Huagui Health develops functional foods, wellness products and higher-value ingredients. Huagui’s e-commerce, commodities supply-chain finance and import-export operations connect digital channels, financing, global sourcing, international trade and private-label programs under its “Buy Global, Sell Global” approach. On the aquatic-animal side, Huagui’s Fishery Joint Venture with Hubei Agricultural Development Group, a China Top 500 enterprise group, extends the platform into fisheries and large-scale open-water operations, covering approximately 666.7 million square meters of fishing and aquaculture waters.

From global food channels to superfoods, Huagui is building an integrated platform across aquatic plants and animals, creating opportunities in international food, biotech and commerce.

Hashtag: #HuaguiGroup

Source: Napier City Council

Kennedy Park Resort is a Council-owned facility that has been a popular holiday venue for nearly 90 years. It is a significant contributor to Napier’s visitor economy and Napier City Council wants to make it even better.

As we work to become more financially sustainable and reduce pressure on ratepayers, we looked at Kennedy Park Resort’s financial viability and long-term future. While it operates at a loss, it could succeed as a commercial business run by a specialist operator.

We invited proposals to purchase the resort’s assets and operations and to lease the land for up to 30 years, bringing in income to Council. This process identified a preferred purchaser with the experience and expertise needed to operate and grow the business: holiday resort company Hampshire (NZ) Limited.

We believe Kennedy Park Resort would be in better hands with a commercial holiday park operator. A specialist operator has the know-how to make it profitable and an even better place to stay.

At its heart, this is about balancing two important goals: protecting and enhancing a much-loved destination and ensuring Council can be financially sustainable and focus on delivering essential services. We believe this proposal will help us reach those goals.

Regardless of the outcome of this proposal, Kennedy Park Resort will remain open and ready to welcome customers.

Read the full details and have your say.

Here are the options being proposed

We want to know if you agree with our preferred option, to sell Kennedy Park Resort and lease the land. Regardless of the outcome, Kennedy Park Resort remains open for business and is ready to welcome current and new customers.

Option 1 (preferred)

Sell Kennedy Park Resort’s operating assets to Hampshire (NZ) Limited, keeping ownership of the land, which will be leased to Hampshire for a maximum term of 30 years.

Read more about option 1.

Option 2: Status quo

Council does not enter into an agreement with Hampshire. Council keeps the ownership and management of Kennedy Park Resort.

Read more about option 2.

Option 3: Operating in partnership with a commercial operator

Council does not enter into a lease agreement with Hampshire and seeks a partnership model with an external provider to operate Kennedy Park Resort.

Read more about option 3.

Drop in and chat to us

Come along to Kennedy Park Resort to ask questions of Council representatives and get help making a submission.

Monday 12 October 12pm-2pm, Kennedy Park Resort

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua

25 September 2026

A new internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Rebecca Williams, has been appointed by the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, on the recommendation of the RBNZ Board.

The MPC is responsible for the monetary policy decisions needed to support price stability.

Ms Williams, Senior Manager Economics at RBNZ, starts a one-year term on 15 October 2026. Ms Williams fills a seat on the Committee that has been vacant since March 2025 and ensures continuity of internal membership following Karen Silk’s departure.

“We are delighted to welcome Rebecca to the MPC. She has worked extensively in monetary policy and forecasting, including advising the MPC on the current state of the New Zealand economy,” RBNZ Chair Rodger Finlay says.

“Rebecca brings a strong understanding of the monetary policy settings required to meet the Bank’s inflation objective.”

Ms Williams joined RBNZ in 2010 and has a BCom (Hons) in Economics and a BA in History from the University of Canterbury.

“We look forward to working with Rebecca, whose many years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, including leadership of analysts, will be a real asset to the Committee,” RBNZ Governor and MPC Chair Dr Anna Breman says.

“With her analytical capabilities alongside deep institutional knowledge, I know Rebecca will make a significant contribution to our work.”

Ms Williams will take part in the Monetary Policy Review being delivered on 28 October 2026.

NOTES

Separately, on 16 September 2026, RBNZ announced the retirement of Assistant Governor Money and internal MPC member Karen Silk, who will depart the Bank in mid-December.

The Governor has used the forthcoming vacancy to review the shape of the Executive Leadership Team. Two Assistant Governor roles, Assistant Governor Monetary Policy and Assistant Governor Payments and Cash, will be established. The RBNZ Board expects to recommend the new Assistant Governor Monetary Policy to the Minister of Finance for appointment to the Monetary Policy Committee.

MORE INFORMATION

• Profile of Rebecca Williams
• Internal members of the Monetary Policy Committee
• Monetary Policy Framework

Source: Hayley Brooks and Jeff Brooks

• ‘The A to Z of Money’ was co-written by father daughter duo Hayley Brooks and the late Jeff Brooks
• The book won Bronze in the People’s Choice – Product 2025 category at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards.
• Research commissioned by the Ecstra Foundation found that 57 per cent of parents said their child was not learning about money concepts at school

With Australian parents and teachers overwhelmingly calling for greater financial education in schools, father-and-daughter authors Hayley Brooks and the late Jeff Brooks wanted to help children get a head start with their award-winning book, The A-Z of Money.

Designed as a simple and engaging introduction to finance for young children, The A-Z of Money takes readers through the fundamentals of money and entrepreneurship in an accessible format aimed at what its creators call the next generation of “tiny entrepreneurs”.

Illustrated by Trent Lambert, the book addresses increasing concern about how well Australian children are being prepared to manage money.

Research commissioned by the Ecstra Foundation and conducted by YouGov in March 2025 surveyed 2,123 Australian teachers, parents and students. It found 98 per cent of teachers and 97 per cent of parents agreed financial education should be taught in schools. Yet 57 per cent of parents said their child was either not learning about money concepts at school, or they did not know whether they were.

The same research found 95 per cent of teachers, 98 per cent of parents and 93 per cent of students believe learning about money and finance is important.

Almost three-quarters of teachers and more than two-thirds of parents also said financial education had become even more important over the previous 12 months amid cost-of-living pressures, inflation and economic uncertainty, increasingly complex financial systems, digital transactions, and the influence of social media.

The father-daughter team recognised a gap in children’s financial education and wanted to create a resource that could introduce financial concepts early, long before children ever have to make decisions about spending, saving, and managing money.

Hayley brought a different generational perspective to the project. Her career in real estate and experience building her own property portfolio reinforced the value of understanding money and investing from an early age.

Says Hayley, “Financial literacy is one of those life skills that can have an enormous impact on a person’s future, yet too many people don’t start learning about money until they’re already having to make important financial decisions.”

“We wanted to help change that by making conversations about money simple, engaging and accessible for children from an early age.”

Published by Little Steps Publishing, the 56-page children’s book is aimed at children aged three and over and uses an A-to-Z format to introduce the basics of finance.

The A-Z of Money is available on Amazon Australia.

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua

Updates on Deposit Takers Act implementation, the Depositor Compensation Scheme and more

Issue 12 September 2026

A periodic newsletter to keep deposit takers updated on bringing the Deposit Takers Act 2023 into effect, the Depositor Compensation Scheme, and other relevant updates from across the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua.

Deposit Takers Act

Near-final tranche 1 standards and relicensing questions

On Monday, 14 September we published:

• near-final DTA standards for Liquidity, the Depositor Compensation Scheme, Lending, and Incorporation outside New Zealand, with accompanying near-final guidance
• the near-final questions that existing banks and non-bank deposit takers will need to answer if they are applying for a DTA licence, along with initial guidance.

Review the publications on our website

Register for an October webinar and submit questions now

In October we will host the next webinars in our transition planning series for existing banks and non-bank deposit takers.

Agenda

We will start with quick updates on standards and guidance , the upcoming capital risk weight changes consultation , and DTA transition supervision activities in the coming months.

Then we’ll move to the main topic, licensing. Our Licensing and Authorisations team will provide an overview of the relicensing questions and guidance released on 14 September and answer your questions. Your input will help us identify areas where expanding the guidance could be helpful.

As the regulator, we will avoid answering questions about specific entities or circumstances and aim to provide information that’s useful to anyone completing a relicensing application.

Submit questions until 2 October

Submitting your questions before the webinar will help our experts have the right information at hand and make the event more useful.

Email questions to DTA@rbnz.govt.nz until Friday, 2 October . Questions may be themed and we will not identify the submitters.

Check that you’re attending the right webinar

Each webinar is tailored to a different deposit taker group. Some entities have registered for a webinar that’s not targeted at their group, and there are a few registrations where the connection to an existing registered bank or licensed non-bank deposit taker is unclear.

Please check that you’ve registered for the right webinar. If you’re not an existing deposit taker regulated by the Reserve Bank, please email DTA@rbnz.govt.nz to let us know which regulated deposit taker you represent. If we are unclear, we will contact you to confirm this detail, as the webinars are for existing deposit takers and advisors they’ve identified.

Go to our DTA events page to find out more and register

Regulatory perimeter to remain unchanged under the DTA

In late 2025, we consulted on proposed regulations for the DTA regulatory perimeter and other matters to support the smooth implementation of the DTA. The regulatory perimeter defines which entities need to be licensed and supervised under the DTA. We proposed keeping the current regulatory perimeter when the DTA takes effect.

Feedback on the proposed regulations was largely supportive, so we recommended them to the Minister of Finance without changes. Cabinet has approved the proposals, which have now moved to legislative drafting.

On 23 September we published the consultation submissions and our response on the Citizen Space consultation page.

Go to the Citizen Space consultation page

Read the Cabinet Paper and Regulatory Impact Statement

New DTA landing page and information on our website

Thank you to those who completed our website survey. On 14 September we launched a new DTA landing page and other changes, including:

• A latest updates section at the top of the page, so you can see what’s new.
• A visual timeline for the coming year . You’ll recognise this from the August transition events for deposit takers.
• A new DTA standards and guidance page . Find near-final standards and guidance, the full list of standards under development, standards applicable to each deposit taker group, and information on our standards consultation process.
• A new DTA licensing page . Find licensing information and the near-final relicensing questions and guidance for existing deposit takers.
• An updated events page to make it easier to register for upcoming events and find materials from past events.
• An NBDT transition page where we’ll add updates and resources for non-bank deposit takers transitioning to the DTA.

Explore the new landing page and content

DTA consultations now closed

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the following DTA consultations, which closed on 11 September. We received almost 40 submissions, which our policy teams are reviewing.

• DTA standards exposure drafts (tranche 3)
• DTA crisis preparedness package

Depositor Compensation Scheme

DCS levy payments due 18 October 2026

We issued DCS levy invoices on Thursday, 3 September through our secure file transfer service, BOX. Payment is due on 18 October. Please email DCS@rbnz.govt.nz with any questions.

Capital Review implementation and consultation on further risk weight changes

The implementation of some key changes from last year’s Capital Review is now complete. You will have seen the updated Banking Prudential Requirements (BPR), and banks have received updated conditions of registration. We have also written to non-bank deposit takers and updated their conditions of licence.

Go to the BPR documents

Updated Disclosure Statements Order in Council and reporting templates

We have updated our website with a working copy of the Registered Bank Disclosure Statements Order 2026, which was recently amended to make the disclosures consistent with the BPR changes to standardised risk weights. The new format in the latest working copy should be used for disclosures relating to periods after 1 October 2026.

Disclosure requirements for registered banks are set by Orders in Council (OICs) made under Section 81 of the Banking (Prudential Supervision) Act 1989. OICs are secondary legislation used to implement government decisions.

The Capital Satellite and NBDT reporting templates are also being updated to reflect new risk weights. We’ll send these templates to existing deposit takers in the next few weeks, to help you prepare, and publish them on our website towards the end of this year. Changes will also be reflected on the Bank Financial Strength Dashboard from March 2027.

Read about disclosure requirements and the updated OIC

Go to the Bank Financial Strength Dashboard

Capital risk weight changes consultation

We also plan to consult later this year on the following topics relating to standardised credit risk weights:

• commercial property
• credit conversion factors
• infrastructure
• personal lending
• reverse residential mortgages
• securitisation.

We’ll provide an update on this at the October webinars.

Other RBNZ consultations

• Prudential levy consultation (closing 16 October)
• Modernising New Zealand’s retail payment system (closing 27 October)

Official source: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/publications/deposit-takers-news/2026/issue-12-september-2026

Building confidence in the natural diamond category with industry partners, guided by the Building Forever and diamond traceability strategies

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – 16 to 19 September, De Beers Group participated in Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), presenting an immersive experience centred on Desert diamonds. Drawing inspiration from the wonders of nature and the artistry of human craftsmanship, the showcase created a captivating space that brought the story of natural diamonds to life.

Following its successful Asian debut in Shanghai in July, Desert diamonds returned to Hong Kong as De Beers Group’s first major beacon initiative in more than a decade and its largest category-marketing investment in 15 years. The activation reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to strengthening long-term confidence in the natural diamond category, working alongside strategic partners across the value chain and guided by its Building Forever sustainability framework and diamond traceability strategy.

Industry leaders convene to shape the future

De Beers Group Chief Executive Officer Al Cook, Executive Vice President of Diamond Trading Paul Rowley, General Manager of Natural Diamonds Lynn Serfaty and Vice President of Natural Diamonds APAC Loletta Lai attended the Group’s breakfast meeting, where they exchanged views with industry partners from around the world.

Distinguished guests included Lekoko S. Kenosi, Ambassador of Botswana to China; Lin Qiang, President of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange; Nosiphiwo Mzamo, Chief Executive Officer of the State Diamond Trader of South Africa; Amber Pepper, Chief Executive Officer of the Natural Diamond Council; Jillian Wolk, Chief Executive Officer of Tracr and Annie Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group. Together with De Beers Group leadership and other attendees, they discussed future opportunities and areas for collaboration across the natural diamond industry.

“We firmly believe that natural diamonds have an enduring future, and we remain confident in the long-term opportunity presented by the Chinese market. China has always been one of De Beers Group’s most important markets. For more than half a century, we have built deep and enduring relationships with retailers, consumers, governments and industry partners. We continue to invest in China and launched our Desert diamonds category-marketing initiative in July this year. The campaign has already delivered encouraging results in the US market and is showing strong momentum in China. Looking ahead, we invite our industry colleagues to work together to strengthen consumer confidence in the long-term value of natural diamonds,” said Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group.

“The natural diamond market is gradually stabilising. Supply and demand are moving towards equilibrium, while diamond prices are showing signs of recovery. The US market remains resilient and the Chinese market is also beginning to stabilise, while India, Europe, Japan and the Gulf markets are providing further momentum for industry growth. Global annual natural diamond production has declined from a peak of approximately 170 million carats to around 100 million carats. Effective supply management is essential to restoring market balance. Looking ahead, the industry must continue to invest in detection, grading and traceability systems, enabling consumers to distinguish clearly between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds, while advancing collective category marketing and industry collaboration.” said Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President of Diamond Trading at De Beers Group.

“Desert diamonds are such a gift. They resonate with Chinese philosophies of resilience, transcendence and harmony between humanity and nature, while building a bridge between southern Africa and China. Through the Asian launch of Desert diamonds, retailer partnerships, social media communications and media engagement, we aim to further support China’s focus on quality consumption and help more consumers understand and appreciate the enduring value of natural diamonds,” says Lynn Serfaty, Managing Director of Natural Diamonds at De Beers Group shared her perspective on the emotional and cultural resonance of natural diamonds in China.

An immersive journey from earth to adornment

Following the breakfast meeting, De Beers Group officially unveiled its Show & Tell experience, inviting global industry guests on an immersive journey that combined visual, tactile and emotional storytelling.

Visitors entering the space were transported through the changing light of a vast desert landscape. Exterior screens depicted rolling sand dunes, while the interior brought together contemporary exhibition design and traditional Chinese bamboo-weaving craftsmanship, an element of China’s intangible cultural heritage.

Artist Xu Mingyu created sharply faceted geometric display cases inspired by the precision of natural diamond cuts. The woven textures echoed the intricate patterns formed on desert surfaces by the passage of time. Through this dialogue between ancient Eastern craftsmanship and the untamed poetry of natural diamonds, the installation connected heritage, nature and contemporary design.

The Show & Tell experience unfolded across five narrative chapters, creating a sensory journey from the earth to the wearer’s hand.

At the Desert diamonds display, loose natural diamonds were presented along a spectrum of warm, earthy hues, recalling the layered tones of the desert landscape. The distinctive colours of Desert diamonds arise naturally from subtle variations in nitrogen content and plastic deformation, giving every stone an entirely individual appearance and personality. No two Desert diamonds are alike, just as every person’s story is unique.

In a rapidly changing digital age, younger consumers are increasingly drawn to authenticity and permanence. Formed over billions of years, natural diamonds embody this pursuit through their inherent rarity and individuality. At the exhibition, retail partners presented Desert diamonds jewellery collections including Chow Tai Fook’s Desert Rose collection, Kashikey, represented by Chow Sang Sang, and alongside classic three-stone and five-stone designs.

Guests then moved to the Tracr area to explore the digital identity of a registered natural diamond. From mine to retail, the origin and journey of each diamond can be recorded and traced. A dedicated science and technology zone featured a range of De Beers Group’s detection instruments, enabling guests to see first-hand how natural diamonds can be differentiated from laboratory-grown diamonds.

The journey also highlighted De Beers Group’s long-standing conservation work. A dedicated rhino conservation area showcased decades of commitment to habitat protection, species breeding and relocation, bringing the Group’s Building Forever sustainability commitment to life in a tangible and meaningful way.

The experience concluded with a multi-sensory exploration of Desert diamonds. A fragrance experience inspired by the vast desert landscape evoked the interplay between the beauty of the desert and the brilliance of diamonds, while interactive quizzes invited guests to discover their own natural diamond aura.

Advancing trust through collaboration and traceability

During the exhibition, De Beers Group also participated actively in a series of industry exchange activities, engaging with value-chain partners to explore the opportunities and future direction of the natural diamond industry.

At the Natural Diamond Value Chain Repositioning and Outlook Forum, jointly organised by the Natural Diamond Council and the Hong Kong Diamond Federation, participants from across the industry exchanged insights on the evolution of the natural diamond value chain and its future prospects. Meanwhile, at the Brilliant Convergence: Envisioning the Future of Jewellery Design seminar hosted by the Hong Kong Diamond Federation, Loletta Lai, Vice President of Natural Diamonds APAC at De Beers Group, joined jewellery designers and industry representatives to discuss how natural diamonds can continue to inspire contemporary jewellery design and sustain their appeal in an evolving market landscape.

In addition, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) presented “The Beauty of Natural Diamonds” exhibition during the show, inviting visitors to explore the formation and unique beauty of natural diamonds through a scientific lens. Through diamond fluorescence, microscopic images of inclusions and growth features, as well as GIA Diamond Grading Reports, the exhibition revealed the unique “natural fingerprint” of every natural diamond. Notably, ahead of this year’s exhibition, GIA completed its acquisition of a 30% shareholding in the Tracr diamond traceability blockchain platform, an important milestone for the natural diamond industry. This strategic collaboration supports Tracr’s evolution into independent industry infrastructure, providing dual assurance through diamond grading and origin traceability, and laying a strong foundation for a more transparent and trusted future for the natural diamond industry.

Extending the industry conversation into a jewellery experience, De Beers Group also invited members of the media and fashion community to visit the De Beers London Hong Kong flagship boutique, where they experienced the beauty and distinctive appeal of natural diamond jewellery through an immersive journey. Behind the brilliance of every natural diamond lies a traceable journey, from its origin at the mine to the careful craftsmanship applied through sustainable practices. Every stage reflects De Beers Group’s unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and sustainability. Through jewellery try-ons and expert-led guidance, guests experienced first-hand how natural diamonds are being reinterpreted in a contemporary fashion context, deepening their emotional connection with appreciation of the category.

Guided by the enduring belief that “A Diamond Is Forever,” De Beers Group’s presence at this year’s Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong not only demonstrated the continuing vitality and broad potential of natural diamonds in the global market but also created an emotionally resonant natural diamond journey for industry partners and consumers through the storytelling platform of Desert diamonds. The initiative brought new depth and warmth to natural diamond category education.

Looking ahead, De Beers Group will continue to work with industry partners worldwide, with its Building Forever sustainability framework and diamond traceability strategy serving as two key pillars in advancing the natural diamond industry towards a more transparent and sustainable new era. Through the interplay of art and culture, every natural diamond formed deep within the earth can shine ever more brightly in its time, continuing a timeless story of enduring beauty.

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