Vietnam Authorities Divided Over E-Cigs, HTP
It appears the Vietnamese government is at a crossroads as it considers how to handle e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTP)... Read more
Ireland First in EU to Raise Age of Sale of Tobacco to 21
According to Ireland’s health minister Stephen Donnelly and public health, wellbeing, and the national drugs strategy minister Colm Burke, the country’s cabinet has approved legislation to raise the legal age for tobacco sales to 21. Read more
Illicit Trade in ASEAN
A recent report from the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) and the EU-ASEAN Business Council revealed the current state of illicit tobacco trade within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. Read more
Thailand to Recriminalize Cannabis
Thailand’s prime minister announced he plans to recriminalize cannabis by year-end, allowing only “usage for health and medical purposes”. Read more
Vietnam Authorities Divided Over E-Cigs, HTP
It appears the Vietnamese government is at a crossroads as it considers how to handle e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTP)... Read more
The TA Q&A: Kyung-man Bang, C.E.O., KT&G
On March 28, 2024, Kyung-man Bang was elected KT&G’s new chief executive officer during the annual general shareholder meeting, replacing his predecessor, Baek Bok-in. Read more
Heated Tobacco Trailblazers
As brand owners continue to heavily invest in heated tobacco product (HTP) r&d, almost no month goes by without an exciting new device... Read more
Tobacco Asia Podcast #31: Tadas Lisauskas, Founder & CEO, Greenbutts
Tadas Lisauskas is the founder and CEO of San Diego-based Greenbutts. Read more
US Menthol Ban Shelved
The US government is changing its stance on its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, following a review by the White House of the possible health advantages of banning mint-flavored cigarettes... Read more
KT&G Hit with US$2 Billion Lawsuit
KT&G is being sued for US$2 billion by a former employee who asserted that the company did not adequately compensate him... Read more
Former STMA Leader Expelled
Ling Chengxing, the former head of China's State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA), was expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC)... Read more
UKVIA Briefs Chinese Vape Companies on UK Regulatory Landscape
UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) director general, John Dunne, traveled to Shenzhen, known as the vaping capital of the world, to deliver regulatory compliance training... Read more