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Jacek Olczak, Philip Morris International’s (PMI) c.e.o. told media, politicians, and policy makers at the UnHerd Club in London that “cigarettes belong in museums” as he called on governments globally to accelerate the end of cigarettes. Read more

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Schweitzer-Mauduit International’s patent for low propensity cigarette paper expired recently in many European countries, opening new opportunities for cigarette and paper manufacturers. Read more

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Altria Group, Inc. announced that it made it past the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 on its deal to acquire NJOY Holdings, Inc. Read more

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Malaysia’s health ministry will table the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill, which includes the Generational End Game (GEG) policy during the ongoing second meeting of the second session of the 15th Parliament. Read more

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British American Tobacco (BAT) appointed finance director Tadeu Marroco as its new c.e.o. to succeed Jack Bowles with immediate effect. Read more

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing denial orders (MDO) to 10 companies, which collectively manufacture and market approximately 6,500 flavored e-liquid and e-cigarette products. Read more

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In an effort to create a tobacco-free generation by 2040, Portugal's government proposed new legislation to restrict tobacco sales and to ban smoking in outdoor spaces next to public buildings... Read more

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Reynolds American Inc. announced that its subsidiary, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT), has filed a lawsuit against California state officials, including attorney general Robert Bonta... Read more

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KT&G Corporation, South Korea's leading tobacco manufacturer, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023. Read more

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AIRSCREAM UK, a lifestyle brand with a mission to end tobacco harm has developed the AirsPops ONE USE Eco, an electronic cigarette system built around a modular design, reusability, and recycling. Read more

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Having been a life-long advocate for decriminalizing cannabis, our podcast guest, Georg Wurth is the founder and managing director of the German Cannabis Association. Read more

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Revenue increased by 14.4% to ¥665.3 billion (US$4.89 billion), driven by an increase in the tobacco and pharmaceutical businesses as well as positive currency movements due to a weaker Japanese yen. Read more

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In the largest anti-tobacco campaign in more than a decade, Australia announced that it will outlaw recreational vaping and tighten other e-cigarette regulations in an effort to curtail the alarming rise in teen vaping. Read more

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Recent data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults or about 11% saying they are current smokers. Read more

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British American Tobacco (BAT) and its Singaporean subsidiary is paying a US$629 million criminal fine to the US Department of Justice and a US$508 million civil settlement with the Treasury Department... Read more

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Juul Labs reached a US$462 million settlement with six US states and the District of Columbia, to be paid over six years, resolving nearly all pending litigation against the e-cigarette maker. Read more

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A survey released by Altria Group found two-out-of-three Americans support tobacco harm reduction, an established public health strategy that supports transitioning adult smokers who cannot or will not stop smoking... Read more

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In a brief statement to the stock market, Imperial Brands stated that it was "on track to meet full-year expectations" through increases in profit and revenue, but cautioned that sales of its next-generation products (NGP) fell in the first half... Read more

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Japan Tobacco (JT) will invest ¥300 billion (US$2.25 billion) over the next three years to expand its heated tobacco stick products, with ¥200 billion set for marketing the sticks outside of Japan, reports Nikkei Asia. Read more

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Our guest is Jason Tian, the international representative of 2Firsts which is the most subscribed professional news media reporting on China's e-cigarette industry. Read more

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