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Singapore Doubles Down on Vapes
Singaporean authorities increased their efforts to crackdown on vaping resulting in over 2,200 individuals being apprehended... Read more
Sunak’s Smoking Crackdown “Absolutely Nuts”
Boris Johnson criticized successor Rishi Sunak's smoking ban, labeling it as "absolutely nuts" while expressing his concerns about the direction of the Conservative party in the UK. Read more
FDA Commissioner Questioned Over Tobacco Handling
The US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “Oversight of the US Food and Drug Administration.” Read more
Higher First-Half Profit for Imperial
Imperial Brands announced it was on track to meet half-year and full-year guidance as it continues to make good progress... Read more
Fewer Smokes but More Vaping in Singapore
Smokers in Singapore are smoking fewer cigarettes, but there are more who are using vape products, reports The Straits Time, despite the country’s ban on vapes. Read more
US Launch for IQOS
Philip Morris International (PMI) is gearing up to introduce its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, TX... Read more
One Step Closer for UK Smoking Ban Bill
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was introduced to parliament, inching the UK closer to making prime minister Rishi Sunak’s ambitions for a smoke-free generation a reality. Read more
New KT&G C.E.O. Appointed
KT&G successfully appointed Bang Kyung-man as its new c.e.o., despite facing resistance... Read more
Malaysia Vape Industry Blindsided by Proposed Regulations
According to deputy health minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, the government plans to treat vapes like conventional tobacco... Read more
Brookline’s Generational Ban Upheld
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled in favor of a town bylaw in Brookline that bans the sale of tobacco to anyone born after January 1, 2000. Read more
Positive Outlook after BAT Sells ITC Shares
British American Tobacco Plc., via its affiliate Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Ltd, sold 436.9 million shares in Indian tobacco giant ITC Limited... Read more
KT&G C.E.O. Nominee Facing Shareholder Opposition
KT&G’s largest shareholder expressed its opposition to the company’s c.e.o. nominee, citing concerns over declining profitability... Read more