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Business : Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars
By Niam Seet Wei KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 22, 2026
GoldBod moves to align gold trading with international standards
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged licensed gold traders in a bid to improve operational standards and promote greater transparency within Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining trade. The discussions focused on measures designed to ensure that gold trading activities comply with international best practices while protecting value across the entire supply chain, from []
The Japan Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Two Japanese held in China for allegedly smuggling export-restricted goods
The goods the two are alleged to have smuggled were rare-earth related products, media reports said.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 24, 2026
Sky Gold targets 3x jump in jewellery output, eyes 5% share of India’s manufacturing
Sky Gold operates exclusively as a business-to-business manufacturer, supplying products to jewellery chains across the country
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
EU ends duty-free treatment for low-value e-commerce imports
New rules impose a 3.42 customs duty on e-commerce parcels worth less than 170 shipped directly to consumers from non-EU countries
Business Today
· Jul 1, 2026
India's higher gold import duty could cut demand by up to 60 tonnes in 2026: WGC
India's decision to raise the effective gold import duty from 6 to 15 could reduce the country's gold demand by 50-60 tonnes in 2026, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). While higher prices may weigh on jewellery and investment demand, the industry body believes strong structural factors will continue to support gold over the long term.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 11, 2026
Exporting apples requires local government's endorsement
Manma (Kalikot), July 11: The Tilagufa Municipality in Kalikot has made it mandatory for anyone willing to export apples...
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Related coverage for "Business : Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars": MyJoyOnline — GoldBod moves to align gold trading with international standards. The Japan Times — Two Japanese held in China for allegedly smuggling export-restricted goods . The Hindu BusinessLine — Sky Gold targets 3x jump in jewellery output, eyes 5% share of India’s manufacturing. Anadolu Agency — EU ends duty-free treatment for low-value e-commerce imports. Business Today — India's higher gold import duty could cut demand by up to 60 tonnes in 2026: WGC. The Rising Nepal — Exporting apples requires local government's endorsement