Features
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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...
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Crystal Ball: Industry Trends in 2026
When it comes to predicting the future of tobacco, industry insiders often outperform meteorologists.
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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).
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Malaysia’s Vape Ban Imminent
Malaysia’s anticipated vape ban is nearing implementation and will begin with a prohibition on refillable open-system devices...
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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...
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Poll: Brits Reject Generational Ban
Polling shows broad opposition in the UK to the proposed generational smoking ban scheduled to become law this year.
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China Regulates Nicotine Pouches
China’s top tobacco regulator has issued its first formal rules governing oral nicotine products, bringing nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco items...
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
Poll: Brits Reject Generational Ban
Polling shows broad opposition in the UK to the proposed generational smoking ban scheduled to become law this year.
Jan 13, 2026
China Regulates Nicotine Pouches
China’s top tobacco regulator has issued its first formal rules governing oral nicotine products, bringing nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco items...
Jan 13, 2026
ICYMI: Top 10 Most Read News and Features on Tobacco Asia Media's Website in 2025
Tobacco Asia reflects on the stories that captured the greatest attention across the region’s tobacco industry over the past year.
Jan 8, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #49: Marcelo Marques - General Manager, B2B Tobacco Processing
Thomas Schmid interviews Marcelo Marques, general manager of B2B Tobacco Processing in Brazil.
Dec 16, 2025
Independent Leaf Suppliers Hold Their Ground at InterSupply 2025
InterSupply has long been the showcase for the world’s largest leaf suppliers. Names like Universal Leaf and Alliance One International, are perennial fixtures...
Dec 16, 2025
US Enforcement Shift: Vape Raids; Record Seizures
In early September, US regulators conducted the most significant enforcement actions yet against the independent vaping industry, seizing millions...
Dec 16, 2025
Vietnam Bans Novel Nicotine
Vietnam will prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products from March 1, 2026, after the National Assembly approved amendments...
Dec 16, 2025
UK Vaping and Tobacco Slide
Sales of vapes, cigarettes, and other tobacco products fell more sharply than any other grocery category in the UK, highlighting how tougher regulation...
Dec 16, 2025
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