Tobacco Industry Newswire

Illicit tobacco trade costing Australian gov't up to 7.86 bln USD in lost tax revenue: report

CANBERRA, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The illicit tobacco trade is costing the Australian government billions of dollars every year in lost tax revenue, according to a new report. The report from the federal government's Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette (ITEC) …

CTPD nods govt’s move to table Tobacco Control Bill

THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has welcomed government’s decision to publish and introduce the Tobacco Control Bill before Parliament. In a statement, Thursday, CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said the decision signalled renewed …

450 elephants: The scale of government’s illicit tobacco problem

The size of Australia’s illicit tobacco market is nearly three times bigger than previous estimates, forcing enforcement activities to ramp up retail store inspections, even as experts say it may not be enough. Authorities seized $3 billion worth of …

WHO welcomes Vietnam’s strong stance on banned e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products

Hanoi (VNA) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it warmly welcomes the decision by Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) to add electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) to its list of products that it is not legal to …

Morning Mail: concern over online peptides market, the tobacco trap, Trump ‘sleepwalking to war’

Morning everyone. The huge expansion in the use of peptides such as Ozempic has spawned an online market where customers can buy experimental, injectable versions of the drugs that have not been approved for use by regulators. We have a report on how …

Optimizing Tobacco Curing with Biomass Burner Innovation

In an age where energy sustainability is paramount, innovative energy solutions are increasingly gathering attention. One such breakthrough, presented by researchers Wu, C., Chen, Y., and Jiang, Y., revolves around a newly developed four-stage air-supply …

Young filmmakers take on tobacco

Twenty-five young filmmakers from across the country unveiled powerful, eye-opening stories on youth culture, identity, and the powerful tobacco control narratives at the TobaccOFF NOW! Film Festival Pre-Screening Press Conference, ahead of the festival’s …

WHO welcomes Việt Nam’s strong stance on banned e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products

Wheatbelt: Tobacco wars hit the region after police arrest 20-year-old man over alleged attacks

Tobacco sector: FBR focal persons in contact with E&T dept, PM told

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday that it has appointed several focal persons and is working closely with the Excise and Taxation Department in a focused drive to bring the country’s tobacco …

Taree tobacconist closed over suspected illicit tobacco sales

Tobacco, alcohol, mental health, climate: what the major survey on the health of the French by Public Health France ...

Public Health France has published its 2024 Barometer, a large-scale survey of 35,000 French people aged 18 to 79. A true snapshot of the country, it reveals both progress (particularly in the decline of smoking) and warning signs concerning mental health, …

Pass proposed amendment to Tobacco Control Law immediately: DORP Youth Forum

The DORP Youth Forum has called for the swift passage of the proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Law formulated by the Ministry of Health, emphasizing that this amendment is essential to protect public health. They stated that urgent action is needed …

Aotearoa didn't meet its Smokefree 2025 goal - how can we get tobacco control back on track?

Media release From: New Zealand Medical Journal Aotearoa’s Smokefree 2025 goal has not been met: daily smoking remains well above the 5% benchmark for Māori and Pacific peoples, tobacco is still sold in thousands of outlets and national progress has …

Essex store closed and owner fined after illegal tobacco found in underfloor hide

Tilbury Vape Shop in Dock Road, Tilbury, will not be allowed to open or trade for three months following a ruling by Basildon Magistrates Court. Its owner Sami Kamali has also been ordered to pay the council £3,759.15 in costs. The team responded to …

SA’s proposed tobacco bill: How far do new smoking limits go?

The proposed Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, 2018, currently under consideration by the National Assembly, includes some radical changes to the law in its current form. The measures would restrict smoking inside homes, …

EU officials acted to aid tobacco giant abroad, documents show

In an investor meeting on Sept. 6, 2022, an analyst asked about IQOS’ “lack of success” in the Americas. Emmanuel Babeau, the company’s chief financial officer, blamed “some restrictions” in Mexico but said, “it's going to be a very successful market …

Senedd backs tobacco ban for 'smoke-free generation'

Senedd members have backed UK government plans to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 1 January 2009. The UK-wide Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also restrict the advertising and sale of vapes and review e-cigarette packaging. Health …

Tobacco industry alarmed at Government’s reluctance to allow stakeholder-inclusive consultation regarding Tobacco ...

Leading companies in the tobacco industry today issued a joint statement, expressing their serious concerns over the Government’s attempt to pass the proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Act without a stakeholder-inclusive consultation in the absence …

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

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

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. …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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- …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …