Next Generation Products in the GCC Region
The economic and political organization known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprises six nations: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more
New Zealand Reverses Tobacco Generational Ban
New Zealand’s new prime minister, Christopher Luxon, announced his government will be repealing tobacco regulations... Read more
Expected Delay for US Menthol Ban
The ban on menthol cigarettes in the US may not be announced till next year, possibly even after the presidential election in November, according to NBC... Read more
France: Public Smoking Ban and Price Hike
Starting in 2024, smoking will be banned in France’s beaches, public parks, forests, and around certain public buildings such as schools. Read more
Australia Bans Disposable Vapes
Health minister Mark Butler announced Australia will ban imports of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2024. Read more
Correcting Misperceptions Around Tobacco and Nicotine
There is a glimmer of hope, though, that a course correction is possible, if all stake-holders are able to recognize what is wrong and willing to make the necessary changes. Read more
Next Generation Products in the GCC Region
The economic and political organization known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprises six nations: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more
Tobacco Asia Podcast #26: Recyclable/Re-usable Disposable E-cigarettes?
Podcast guest is Sam Ong, co-founder and CEO of Airscream UK, a company addressing the growing concerns that disposable vapes... Read more
COP10 Postponed
The Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the Third session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is postponed... Read more
“Unconstitutional” GEG Dropped From Bill
Malaysia’s cabinet dropped the generational end game (GEG) provisions that would ban tobacco and vape products for anyone born from 2007... Read more
KT&G Posts Record Quarterly Revenue
KT&G Corporation reported record-high quarterly revenue of KRW1.69 trillion (US$1.28 billion) in Q3/2023, a 4% increase from same quarter last year. Read more