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Published on Nov 5, 2025

Warning to tourists as world's first ban on smoking cigarettes is enforced

The Maldives has become the first nation in the world to impose a generational ban on smoking. From the start of this month, anyone in the country born after January 1, 2007, or who is currently aged 18 years or younger, is barred from ever buying, using …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Nov 5, 2025

Illegal tobacco, vapes and 'unsafe toys' taken off streets during police operation

(Image: Devon & Cornwall Police) A National Crime Agency-led operation saw officers from Devon and Cornwall Police and the Heart of the South West Trading Standards join forces to tackled organised crime in and around Plymouth. Throughout October, …

Source: Plymouth Herald - Center-left
Published on Nov 5, 2025

Tackling Youth Smoking: The Role of Price and Policy?

TOPLINE: Youth smoking prevalence in the European Union (EU) decreased from 28.4% in 2012 to 22.2% in 2023. Higher cigarette prices in Europe were associated with a decrease in youth smoking prevalence, with a €1 increase in prices per pack reducing the …

Source: Medscape - Neutral
Published on Nov 5, 2025

New report unveils crime network of mini-marts selling illegal tobacco

An intensive crime network, state-of-art confining techniques, Facebook groups, fake company directors and migrants working illegally in mini-marts on High Streets the length of Britain are some of things that form the structure of illegal tobacco trade. …

Source: Asian Trader Magazine - Neutral
Published on Nov 4, 2025

The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, brings in generational smoking ban

The smoking ban, which went into effect on Saturday, also extends to tourists - hundreds of thousands of whom visit the Maldives every month, according to the country’s Tourism Ministry. Alcohol, too, is banned on the local non-resort islands of the …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Nov 5, 2025

‘Tobacco farmer efficiency key to avoid likely glut price effect’

Tobacco industry players are urging a collaborative stakeholder focus on farmer efficiency to combat a potential price slump next year, driven by this year’s record output and supply glut. Zimbabwe achieved an unprecedented harvest of 354 million …

Source: The Zimbabwe Mail - Neutral
Published on Nov 5, 2025

Institutional shift: setting the stage for optimal tobacco tax policy

The recent establishment of the Tax Policy Office (TPO)—separating the critical function of tax policy design from the revenue collection mandate of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)—is more than a bureaucratic reshuffle; it constitutes a litmus test for …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Authorities launch market checks amid surge in alcohol and cigarette prices

A joint inspection and verification committee is conducting random market checks starting today following a sudden surge in the prices of beer, cigarettes, pan masala, and other alcoholic beverages across the country. The hikes come even before the …

Source: Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 5, 2025

SNP looking to introduce alcohol-style minimum pricing for tobacco

By MICHAEL BLACKLEY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 13:28 EST, 4 November 2025 | Updated: 13:29 EST, 4 November 2025 The introduction of minimum pricing for cigarettes and other tobacco products is being considered by SNP ministers in the latest bid …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Nov 5, 2025

Witco profit falls 46% as demand shifts to lower-priced brands

Business Andrew Gioannetti 3 Hrs Ago A person is seen smoking a cigarette. - The West Indian Tobacco Company Ltd (Witco) reported a profit before tax of $82.9 million for the nine months ended September 30 – a 46 per cent or $70 million drop from the $153 …

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 5, 2025

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is prohibitionist madness

According to the Office for National Statistics’ latest figures, published today, the proportion of the adult population in the UK who smoke cigarettes fell from 11.9 per cent (six million) in 2023 to 10.6 per cent (5.3million) in 2024. Smoking rates have …

Source: Spiked - Right-wing
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Small pouch of tobacco? That’ll be £50 going up in smoke

SNP ministers are considering hitting smokers with a minimum price for cigarettes which would see the cost of a small pouch of tobacco soar to almost £50. The Scottish government confirmed that it was “carefully considering” research showing that a similar …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on Nov 5, 2025

N.C. farmers on edge after Trump-China deal leaves out tobacco

A major industry in North Carolina remains on edge after an agriculture deal between the U.S. and China last week did not include tobacco. What You Need To Know North Carolina farmers are on edge after agriculture deal between the U.S. and China failed to …

Source: Spectrum News - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Scotland's smoking capital revealed: see where your area sits in league table as SNP considers minimum pricing

North Lanarkshire has emerged as Scotland's smoking capital with almost one in five people still lighting up on a regular basis. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest 18.5% of people in the region still enjoy a cigarette …

Source: Scottish Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Indonesia's Inflation Driven by Gold Price Surge Seen as Positive Economic Signal

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the recent rise in global gold prices, which helped drive Indonesia’s 2.86 percent annual inflation in October 2025, is a positive signal for the economy. He noted that …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on Nov 4, 2025

The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006

People spend time by the ocean in Malé, the Maldives, on Dec. 19. MUST CREDIT: Saumya Khandelwal/For The Washington Post The Maldives this month barred people born after 2006 from smoking or purchasing tobacco products in the country, making the …

Source: News India Times - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Shop owner cleared of selling cigarettes above established price after case blunders

The Magistrates’ Court has cleared a shop owner of accusations that he sold cigarettes above the established retail price, after ruling that key statements relied upon by the prosecution were inadmissible. The case concerned two inspections at the shop …

Source: Malta Today - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Minimum pricing for cigarettes in Scotland on the agenda for SNP Ministers despite alcohol controversy

Smokers in Scotland could face a minimum pricing policy similar to that faced by drinkers in Scotland, as SNP Ministers 'carefully consider' a new report. The Nats have been heavily criticised for targeting responsible drinkers with their minimum …

Source: Scottish Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Nov 4, 2025

Dubai businessman ditches cigarettes and takeaways for 890km Gulf trek

A British fashion entrepreneur is planning to run across the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain after giving up cigarettes, alcohol and a poor diet loaded with fast-food takeaways. Evren Ozka, who lost 25kg after taking up running and turning his life around, has set …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government

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Published on November 5, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Illicit Tobacco to Drain US$11 Billion from ASEAN Budgets by 2028

New Report Shows Loss of Government Revenues Across ASEAN That Could Be Used to Build Hospitals, Schools and Finance Important Social Programs KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southeast Asian governments are set to …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

Golf Cart Expert Ken Young Jr. of Young's Tobacco Store Shares Safety Insights for HelloNation

Are golf carts safe to drive for families and everyday use? PORT NECHES, TX, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Are golf carts safe to drive for families and everyday use? According to HelloNation, safety depends less on the …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

Resources Available to Help People Live Tobacco Free; Launch comes at the start of National COPD Awareness Month

RHODE ISLAND, November 3 - At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 15:33 GMT

Resources Available to Help People Live Tobacco Free; Launch comes at the start of National COPD Awareness Month

At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources available to help people …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 15:23 GMT

Resources Available to Help People Live Tobacco Free; Launch comes at the start of National COPD Awareness Month

At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources available to help people …

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Maldives enacts first ever generational bar on tobacco

(MENAFN) The Maldives has officially enacted a generational ban on tobacco, becoming the first country in the world to prohibit tobacco use for future generations, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. “The Generational Ban on Tobacco reflects …

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 01:40 GMT

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris through a new tobacco-related settlement

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris to resolve lingering disputes between the company and the state related to the landmark multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement reached in 1998. The agreement with Philip Morris follows another …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Two Former WHO Leaders Warn: Rejecting Harm Reduction Will Cost 100 Million Lives

Two former senior staff from WHO call for governments to embrace tobacco harm reduction and save 100 million lives ahead of the WHO FCTC's COP11 meeting BRUSSELS, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, November 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two former Directors …

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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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