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The TA Q&A: Fabrice Taulane, Director, Global Business, MANE SA
Fabrice Taulane is director of the global business and tobacco unit of MANE SA, an iconic French firm involved in the development and manufacture of flavorings...
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From Grade to Function: China’s Blending Shift
The Chinese tobacco industry is undergoing a profound technological transformation, centered on a fundamental shift in cigarette blending philosophy.
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US White House Orders Fast-Track of Marijuana Rescheduling
An executive order directing the US attorney general to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act...
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Korean Teen Smoking Increases
A government cohort study shows that the share of Korean adolescents who have tried smoking increases sharply as students advance through school...
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Thai Health Ministry Flags Nicotine Pouches
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has reiterated that nicotine pouches fall under the legal definition of tobacco products and must follow all restrictions...
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BlackRock Stake Lifts KT&G Shares to Record Highs
KT&G shares climbed to record levels after BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, disclosed that it holds a 5.01% stake in the Korean tobacco and consumer goods company.
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China Ending VAT Rebate for Vapes, Export Costs to Rise
China will eliminate its 13% VAT export rebate for a category that includes nicotine-based e-cigarettes and vaping devices. This change takes effect on April 1, 2026...
The TA Q&A: Fabrice Taulane, Director, Global Business, MANE SA
Fabrice Taulane is director of the global business and tobacco unit of MANE SA, an iconic French firm involved in the development and manufacture of flavorings...
Feb 2, 2026
From Grade to Function: China’s Blending Shift
The Chinese tobacco industry is undergoing a profound technological transformation, centered on a fundamental shift in cigarette blending philosophy.
Feb 2, 2026
US White House Orders Fast-Track of Marijuana Rescheduling
An executive order directing the US attorney general to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act...
Feb 2, 2026
Korean Teen Smoking Increases
A government cohort study shows that the share of Korean adolescents who have tried smoking increases sharply as students advance through school...
Feb 2, 2026
Thai Health Ministry Flags Nicotine Pouches
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has reiterated that nicotine pouches fall under the legal definition of tobacco products and must follow all restrictions...
Feb 2, 2026
BlackRock Stake Lifts KT&G Shares to Record Highs
KT&G shares climbed to record levels after BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, disclosed that it holds a 5.01% stake in the Korean tobacco and consumer goods company.
Feb 2, 2026
China Ending VAT Rebate for Vapes, Export Costs to Rise
China will eliminate its 13% VAT export rebate for a category that includes nicotine-based e-cigarettes and vaping devices. This change takes effect on April 1, 2026...
Feb 2, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #51: Dr. Allen Liao, China's New Oral Nicotine Rules – And What They Mean for the Industry
In this episode, Thomas Schmid interviews Dr. Allen Liao, founder of TobaccoChina Online, about China's groundbreaking regulations on oral nicotine products...
Feb 2, 2026
Winning the Battle for Lower-Tier Markets in China
As competition for shelf space in convenience stores in first- and second-tier cities reaches a fever pitch with every inch being fiercely contested, where can...
Jan 13, 2026
Crystal Ball: Industry Trends in 2026
When it comes to predicting the future of tobacco, industry insiders often outperform meteorologists.
Jan 13, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #50: Shem Baldeosingh, Director of the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN)
Thomas Schmid interviews Shem Baldeosingh, the director of the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN).
Jan 13, 2026
Malaysia’s Vape Ban Imminent
Malaysia’s anticipated vape ban is nearing implementation and will begin with a prohibition on refillable open-system devices...
Jan 13, 2026
Record Sales and New Growth for KT&G
KT&G is on track to exceed KRW6 trillion (US$4.4 billion) in annual sales for the first time, driven by overseas growth, a rebound in next-generation products...
Jan 13, 2026
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