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Philip Morris Trying to Get Thai Government to Reverse Vaping Ban
Philip Morris Thailand is trying to start talks with the Thai government to find constructive methods to reduce harm caused by smoking, which includes vaping. Read more
Ministries Instructed to Curb Tobacco Consumption
Cambodia’s National Assembly has instructed ministries to curb smoking in public as a government official highlights a decrease in the consumption of tobacco goods. Read more
Malnutrition More Cause of Disease than Tobacco
The Physicians Association for Nutrition says malnutrition ranks ahead of tobacco, lack of exercise, and obesity in the cause of disease. Read more
Government Website Endorses Vaping
The ministry of health has launched Vaping Facts, a new project website endorsing and educating about vaping products as valuable harm reduction tools for current smokers. Read more
Record-Breaking Cigarette Consumption in 2018
In 2018 Turkey saw its highest figures of cigarette consumption to date, with a study revealing 1,400 cigarettes were consumed for every person. Read more
New Evidence Shows Juul is Used to Cut-Back on Smoking
E-cigarette company Juul has published proof that some adult smokers may be using the device to wean themselves off regular cigarettes. Read more
PMI Enters “Year of Unsmoke”
Philip Morris International launches the “Year of Unsmoke”, a call to action for all who can empower a smoke-free future. “Year of Unsmoke” kicked-off PMI’s campaign called “Unsmoke Your World.” Read more
'Vaping is NOT Tobacco' Campaign Launched
European vaping advocates have launched the Vaping is NOT Tobacco campaign to lobby for smarter, evidence-based regulations of vaping products that takes account of public health differences between vaping and smoking. Read more
PMI Launches Life Insurance Firm for Smokers
Philip Morris International has launched a life insurance firm, Reviti, which aims to provide more affordable policies as people improve their lifestyle, starting with quitting smoking. Read more
PMI and Dorna Extend Partnership
Philip Morris International Inc. and Dorna Sports S.L., the commercial rights holder for the world FIM MotoGP Championships, have extended their partnership until the end of 2021. Read more
Smoking Cessation Product Sales Grow by 12% in 2018
According to the latest study published by Fact.MR, the smoking cessation products market is expected to witness impressive a 12% year-to-year volume growth in 2018 over 2017. Read more
Teen Vaping Not Leading to Cigarette Smoking
A new study from Georgetown University Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that we have passed the ‘tipping point’ and vaping is not driving teens to cigarettes. Read more
No More Smoking in Public
A new law which will come into effect in February 2019 is putting a stop to smoking in public places in Thailand. Read more
More Data Shows E-Cigs Slashed Smoking Rates
New research by Gallup has found that US smoking rates have reached a record low at 16%, and that e-cigarettes seem to have played a major role in this. Read more
The Near East: A Difficult But Important Market
The Levant, and by extension also Iraq, is quite a rollercoaster ride when it comes to cigarette marketing; but a ride that suppliers are willing to take. Tobacco Asia talked to active players in the region. Read more
Survey Shows Spike in Tamil Nadu’s Tobacco Use
Tamil Nadu is the only South Indian state to report a higher prevalence of tobacco usage across different age groups when compared to GATS 1. Read more
JUUL Launches Educational Program Against Underage Use
The campaign is meant to inform the public about smokeless tobacco and warn teenagers about the dangers of underage vaping. Read more
2018 Production May Fall 17%
The National Tobacco Administration says the Philippines’ tobacco output could decrease because of the declining number of tobacco areas and farmers nationwide. Read more
Senate Democrats Want to Ban Tobacco in Movies
A group of Democrat senators is encouraging the new head of the Motion Picture Association of America to ensure “responsible” practices when it comes to displaying the use of tobacco in films. Read more
Thai Policy Burns
Sometimes it seems regulators are just in a race to outdo each other in coming up with the new policies makes you shake your head in amazement. The latest doozy is from Thailand.
