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Russian Tobacco Faces Price Surge
The Russian tobacco sector may face a sharp rise in prices in the coming months due to record inflation and recently approved government plans to further increase...
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Illicit Trade: The Criminal Economy Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction
The fire came first. Before a recent dawn in Melbourne, two more storefronts burst into flames. It’s the latest in a long series of firebombings connected to Australia’s expanding illegal tobacco and vaping trade.
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Myanmar Imposes Total Vape Ban
Myanmar’s government has moved to ban the sale, import, export, possession, and use of vaping products under a new regulatory order that industry observers say places the country among the strictest in Southeast Asia.
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Legal Tobacco Sales Collapse
Legal tobacco sales in the United Kingdom have fallen by more than half since 2021, according to an analysis of newly released data from HM Revenue and Customs.
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UK Smoking Ban Risks EU Clash
Plans to bar smoking for anyone born after 2009 could violate Britain’s post-Brexit agreement with the European Union and trigger a legal dispute with Brussels...
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Europe Takes Tobacco Use Lead from SE Asia
The World Health Organization says Europe, Russia, and Central Asia together account for the largest share of global tobacco users, a pattern the agency expects to continue through 2030.
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Tobacco Asia Podcast #52: Waqas Khan, Global C.E.O. of Clew
Thomas Schmid interviews Waqas Khan, global c.e.o. of Clew, discussing how the nicotine pouch brand became the world's third-largest by distribution in just two and a half years.
Russian Tobacco Faces Price Surge
The Russian tobacco sector may face a sharp rise in prices in the coming months due to record inflation and recently approved government plans to further increase...
Mar 16, 2026
Illicit Trade: The Criminal Economy Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction
The fire came first. Before a recent dawn in Melbourne, two more storefronts burst into flames. It’s the latest in a long series of firebombings connected to Australia’s expanding illegal tobacco and vaping trade.
Mar 16, 2026
Myanmar Imposes Total Vape Ban
Myanmar’s government has moved to ban the sale, import, export, possession, and use of vaping products under a new regulatory order that industry observers say places the country among the strictest in Southeast Asia.
Mar 4, 2026
Legal Tobacco Sales Collapse
Legal tobacco sales in the United Kingdom have fallen by more than half since 2021, according to an analysis of newly released data from HM Revenue and Customs.
Mar 4, 2026
UK Smoking Ban Risks EU Clash
Plans to bar smoking for anyone born after 2009 could violate Britain’s post-Brexit agreement with the European Union and trigger a legal dispute with Brussels...
Mar 4, 2026
Europe Takes Tobacco Use Lead from SE Asia
The World Health Organization says Europe, Russia, and Central Asia together account for the largest share of global tobacco users, a pattern the agency expects to continue through 2030.
Mar 4, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #52: Waqas Khan, Global C.E.O. of Clew
Thomas Schmid interviews Waqas Khan, global c.e.o. of Clew, discussing how the nicotine pouch brand became the world's third-largest by distribution in just two and a half years.
Mar 4, 2026
Research: Policymakers Still Misunderstand Nicotine
Nicotine remains one of the most misunderstood chemicals in modern public health—and the consequences are now directly impacting nicotine and tobacco product regulation worldwide.
Mar 4, 2026
Rising Flames: Niche Premium Cigar Brands Making Their Mark
In many places, the premium hand-rolled cigar landscape is still ruled by established giants. But, a new wave of boutique brands is steadily building momentum and international recognition.
Mar 4, 2026
China Moves to Control Vape Output
China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA) issued a directive on February 13 to suspend investment projects and stop construction...
Feb 17, 2026
JTI Warns on Japan HTP Tax Rise
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) finance chief Vassilis Vovos told Reuters that a planned tax increase on heated tobacco products in Japan could slow market growth this year.
Feb 17, 2026
AI Push to Cut BAT Jobs
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a new artificial intelligence-driven productivity program that it expects will reduce its workforce...
Feb 17, 2026
EU Scales Back Tobacco Taxes
A draft proposal to increase tobacco taxes across the European Union has been scaled back after several member states pushed back, according to a document obtained by The Examination.
Feb 17, 2026
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