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Published on 06:10 GMT

Lighting up debate: AIIMS distances self from oncologists calling for review of e-cigarette ban

New Delhi: A call by two oncologist-researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi to review India’s policy on e-cigarettes has prompted the institute to distance itself from their opinion saying it opposes all forms of tobacco …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on 02:57 GMT

Casino Smoking Opponents in Atlantic City Say NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Can Cement Legacy

Posted on: August 11, 2025, 02:32h. Last updated on: August 11, 2025, 02:38h. Some casino workers in Atlantic City want clean indoor air They’re calling on outgoing NJ Gov. Phil Murphy to pressure the Legislature to pass an amendment to New Jersey’s clean …

Source: Casino.org - Neutral
Published on 03:48 GMT

Larger volumes of illegal tobacco products being seized in regional SA

South Australia's illicit tobacco task force is continuing to see "larger volumes of product" seized in regional areas. It comes as the task force raided six stores in the state's Riverland region last week, following "multiple …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2025

High cigarette prices have caused a third of Russians to quit smoking

The high price of tobacco products has become one of the main reasons for a third of Russians to quit smoking, TASS reported. Tiredness from smoking, health problems and a smoke-free environment are also noted among the main factors for getting rid of the …

Source: The European Times - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Traditional tobacco, not vaping, is the real threat to Indian youth: Health experts warn

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Aug 11: As vaping continues to dominate headlines, health experts are sounding the alarm over a far more entrenched and deadly problem: traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, bidis, gutkha, and khaini. …

Source: Daijiworld News - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Cigarettes, bidis, chewable tobacco raising cancer risk in youth: Experts

More than the new and trendy alternatives, traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, bidis, and chewable tobacco are posing a silent crisis for India’s youth, significantly raising the risk of cancers like lung, mouth and throat, said health experts on …

Source: Mid Day Mumbai - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Vaping vs Smoking: Which One Does More Damage To Your Health?

For years, smokers searching for a “healthier” option have turned to e-cigarettes and vapes, hoping to ditch the dangers of tobacco. But as research continues, one thing is becoming clearer: neither option is safe, and both carry real health risks. What’s …

Source: Pulse - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Budget 2026: Increase In Cigarette And Tobacco Taxes Overdue, Display Ban Enforcement Needed — Azrul Mohd Khalib

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy calls for an increase in excise duties on cigarettes and other tobacco products. The enforcement of the open display ban of cigarettes, vape and e-cigarettes embedded under the Control of Smoking Products for …

Source: CodeBlue - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Cigarettes, bidis, chewable tobacco silently fuel rising cancer risk among youth: Experts

New Delhi: More than the new and trendy alternatives, traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, bidis, and chewable tobacco are posing a silent crisis for India’s youth, significantly raising the risk of cancers like lung, mouth and throat, said health …

Source: Sambad English - Center-right
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Galen Centre: Raising cigarette excise duty by 77 sen per stick could see additional RM771.8 mln tax revenue

Azrul said Malaysia spends an estimated RM16 billion annually treating smoking-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and lung cancer. — Bernama photo KUCHING (Aug 11): The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has called for an increase in …

Source: Borneo Post - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Increase tobacco tax to RM0.77 per stick in 2026 budget, says think tank

Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices, below the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 75%. (Pixabay pic) PETALING JAYA: A health think tank today called for the excise duties on cigarettes and other tobacco products …

Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Exclusive-USPS blocks shipping of illicit vapes in boost for Big Tobacco

By Emma Rumney LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. Postal Service has cracked down on distributors of unregulated vapes using its services for business shipments, letters reviewed by Reuters show, in a blow to a multi-billion dollar industry that has dented Big …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
Published on Aug 11, 2025

Is increase in tobacco tax incidence practical policy option in Sri Lanka?

By Sri Lal Somaweera The recent COPF discussions sparked debate on a push to raise Sri Lanka’s tax on cigarettes to be 75% of the price of the cigarette. This has resurfaced policy discussions, echoing a longstanding recommendation from the World Health …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2025

AIIMS says commentary piece by researchers on e-cigarette ban doesn't represent its view

New Delhi, The AIIMS on Sunday clarified that a commentary piece by two of its researchers advocating a relook at India's ban on e-cigarettes is the authors' views and does not represent the institute's stance on the issue. AIIMS says …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 10, 2025

Tobacco black market in Australia now at $10b

August 10, 2025 3:00pm by David Farrar ABC News reports: Illicit, excise-evading cigarettes now comprise half of the cancer-inducing products sold to Australia’s 2.7 million smokers. A study published by FTI Consulting put it at 39.4 per cent in 2024, up …

Source: Kiwiblog - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 9, 2025

Our wine will taste of smoke, says family who lost it all to French wildfire

Jean-Marie Dubois stood on the charred remains of his terrace looking out over the valley. The once verdant hillside was now a ghostly grey, save for the black skeletons of burnt pine trees. In the foreground, his vineyard had been scorched to a deep …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on Aug 9, 2025

Can You Get Lung Cancer Without Smoking? Oncologist Decodes The Risks

Last Updated:August 09, 2025, 19:01 IST While tobacco use significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, it’s important to recognize that other factors may contribute to this complex disease. Environmental and occupational carcinogens contribute to …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on Aug 9, 2025

Pick ‘n Save Offers Parting Insult in the Form of Clearance Sales of Tobacco Products

By Taffie Foster-Toney Co-Chair, WTPPN Health Equity and Social Justice Subcommittee It’s bad enough that Pick ‘n Save is in the final stages of closing its fifth store in Milwaukee this summer, leaving many neighborhood residents scrambling to find …

Source: Milwaukee Courier - Wisconsin - Left-wing
Published on Aug 9, 2025

PDEA warns public vs use of ‘tuklaw’ cigarettes

Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star August 10, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Smokers should avoid puffing black cigarettes, locally known as “tuklaw,” which is more potent and dangerous than marijuana, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and …

Source: Philstar - Neutral

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 07:50 GMT

Potassium Nitrate Market: Trends, Opportunities, and Future Outlook by 2031

Potassium nitrate is an inorganic salt with a chemical formula of KNO3. Potassium nitrate, often known as niter or saltpetre, WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction The global potassium nitrate …

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 08:33 GMT

Trump Deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C.

(MENAFN) At a Monday White House briefing, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., aiming to reestablish law and order amid escalating unrest in the capital. Additionally, Trump revealed he has …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Plant Breeding & CRISPR Market to Hit $14.20B by 2032, Driven by Gene-Editing Innovations & Climate Resilience Needs

Global Plant Breeding & CRISPR market to hit $14.2B by 2032, driven by climate resilience, yield gains & cutting-edge genome editing tech. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plant …

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

ALE Investigation Targets Drug Activity at Convenience Stores in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. Over the past several weeks, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted a targeted investigation into criminal activity involving the possession and sale of fentanyl and cocaine in the parking lots of convenience stores in Raleigh …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 12:03 GMT

Spirometer Market Outlook 2025–2035: Manufacturers Innovate for Precision, Accessibility, and Connected Care

Rising respiratory disease burden drives demand for advanced, connected spirometry solutions across clinical and home care settings. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spirometer Market Positioned for Innovation-Driven …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 23:58 GMT

FDA Commissioner Makary, USDA Secretary Rollins Celebrate Proposed Modernization of Orange Juice Regulations to Benefit ...

For Immediate Release: August 08, 2025 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this week announced plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 8, 2025 - 21:15 GMT

FDA Commissioner Makary, USDA Secretary Rollins Celebrate Proposed Modernization of Orange Juice Regulations to Benefit ...

For Immediate Release: August 08, 2025 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this week announced plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on August 8, 2025 - 19:32 GMT

A Statement from FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H: Announcing Resolution of the IV Saline Solutions Shortage

For Immediate Release: August 08, 2025 Statement From: Martin A Makary, M.D., M.P.H. Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration I am pleased to announce that the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection products, a form of …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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