Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

Tobacco Industry News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

Myanmar Tobacco Industry News ••• Topics • Myanmar Media Directory

Myanmar Tobacco Industry Newswire

Get by Email • RSS

Published on Feb 28, 2026

Health advocates seek full vape, tobacco ban after Myanmar ban

(PHOTOS: PIXABAY) Public health groups have urged the Philippine government to impose a total ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs), and other nicotine delivery systems, warning that these products harm users and are becoming increasingly …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 9, 2026

Students defy right-wing death threats to protest ICE in Battle Creek, Michigan

On February 20, hundreds of students walked out of class at 1:25 pm at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Michigan to participate in a planned protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Students protest the immigration police in Battle Creek …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on Feb 25, 2026

Navy recovers P171-M smuggled cigarettes

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A vessel of Cambodian registry manned by crew members from Myanmar was held last Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Sultan Kudarat by the Naval Command Western Mindanao for allegedly transporting more than 3,000 master cases of smuggled cigarettes. In …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 22, 2026

Myanmar cracks down on vaping

A person using an e-cigarette (vape). Myanmar has banned import, export, sale, storage, distribution and the use of vape (e-cigarettes) starting from 18 February, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry stated that e-cigarettes and related …

Source: Global New Light Of Myanmar - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 20, 2026

World : Myanmar Issues Ban On E-Cigarettes

YANGON, Feb 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Myanmar has banned the import, sale, and use of e-cigarettes, e-shisha, and related accessories, Xinhua reported, citing the Ministry of Health on Friday. The ban was issued by the Ministry of Health under authorisation …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 20, 2026

Myanmar issues ban on e-cigarettes

YANGON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar has banned the import, sale and use of e-cigarettes, e-shisha and related accessories, according to the Ministry of Health on Friday. The ban was issued by the Ministry of Health under authorization from the Cabinet on …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 17, 2026

AER to government: Sustain fight vs illicit tobacco trade

THE Action for Economic Reforms (AER) is strongly urging the government to be relentless in its operations against illicit tobacco manufacturing and smuggling. In a statement, the AER said there is a need for a strict strong enforcement to counter illicit …

Source: SunStar - Pending
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Tax Hike Backfires: Cigarette Smuggling Soars, Legal Sales Hit Hard

Chennai: The Union government’s plan to tax smokers by making cigarettes costlier by Rs 2-5 per stick with an additional excise levy of 40% is likely to boost the smuggling of misbranded and foreign cancer sticks from south-east Asian countries, a trend …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on Feb 14, 2026

Thai Tobacco Authority targets B1.2bn export revenue in 2026

PUBLISHED : 14 Feb 2026 at 05:46 The Tobacco Authority of Thailand looks set to boost exports this year, aiming to raise cigarette shipment revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025. Authority governor Poomjit Pongpanngam said cigarette …

Source: Bangkok Post - Center-right
Published on Feb 12, 2026

Exclusive from Burma: Feeding Resistance Soldiers at the Front

Each village takes a turn preparing food for the soldiers at the front. Photo by Antonio Graceffo. At a community meeting house in a village near the front lines between the resistance forces and the government army, villagers began working early in the …

Source: The Gateway Pundit - Right-wing
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Health groups to government: Ban vapes

Rhodina Villanueva - The Philippine Star February 28, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Public health groups urged the government to impose an absolute ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products and other nicotine delivery products, citing their …

Source: Philstar - Neutral
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Health group pushes for vape ban

PUBLIC health group Health Justice Philippines called on the National Government on Sunday, March 1, 2026, to ban vapes instead of merely regulating the products. In a statement, Health Justice said a ban is better than imposing higher and uniform taxes …

Source: SunStar - Pending
Published on Mar 1, 2026

EDITORIAL — Poisoning Filipinos

Back in December 2021, at least 43 medical organizations including the Philippine Medical Association had urged then president Rodrigo Duterte to veto a bill liberalizing the vaporized nicotine industry. The bill also lowered the age limit for vaping from …

Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 24, 2026

SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE

Myanmar’s Comprehensive Ban on E-Cigarettes for Public Health By Dr Aung Tun What Is an E-Cigarette? Electronic cigarettes — commonly known as e-cigarettes, vapes, vapourizers, or Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) — are battery-powered …

Source: Global New Light Of Myanmar - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 28, 2026

DOH eyes vape ban

THE Department of Health (DOH) is considering a ban on vape products, saying the Philippines is falling behind other Southeast Asian countries in prohibiting e-cigarettes. ”It should be banned, especially for our children,” Health Secretary Teodoro …

Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 27, 2026

ICYMI: evaluating the social media ban, innovation in First Nations primary healthcare, journalists under fire – and ...

Armed conflict is at its highest levels globally since the second world war, with one in five children worldwide now living in conflict-affected settings, including Gaza, Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan, according to a new BMJ collection of articles. This …

Source: Croakey Health Media - Left-wing
Published on Feb 21, 2026

Four held with methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 11.85 crore in Mizoram

Aizawl, Feb 21: Assam Rifles have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 11.85 crore by arresting four drug peddlers, including three Myanmar nationals, in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that, …

Source: The Shillong Times - Neutral
Published on Feb 21, 2026

Assam Rifles seize meth tablets worth Rs 11.85 crore in Mizoram, four held

Daijiworld Media Network - Aizawl Aizawl, Feb 21: The Assam Rifles has confiscated a large consignment of methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 11.85 crore and arrested four alleged drug traffickers, including three Myanmar nationals, in Mizoram, …

Source: Daijiworld News - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Norway’s $2tn Wealth Fund Excludes Adani Green Over ‘Gross Corruption’ Risk, Stake Worth $43.9mn Offloaded

Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, has excluded Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) from its investment universe, citing concerns over 'gross corruption or other serious financial crime', according to …

Source: Moneylife India - Neutral

06 days 14:52:17

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on March 10, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

ICAIE Releases Report on How Criminals Accelerating Illicit Trade by Exploiting Emerging Transaction Laundering Schemes

The Dark Side of Illicit Economies: Digital Assets and Transaction “Value” Schemes are Being Leveraged to Finance a Global Ecosystem of Criminality WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Coalition …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Protecting Women’s Progress in Tobacco Control

By Suely Castro and Carissa Düring LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On International Women’s Day, we celebrate progress. Progress in rights, in representation, in health, and in opportunity. But progress is not …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...

Published on March 5, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

United States Tobacco Market to Reach 252.4 Thousand Tons by 2034 as Smokeless and Premium Segments Expand

Market volume expected to rise from 212.9 Thousand Tons in 2025 to 252.4 Thousand Tons by 2034 at 1.91% CAGR as nicotine pouches and heated tobacco gain demand. ST. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Once defined almost …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:34 GMT

Attorney General Stephen Cox Warns Alaska Tobacco Retailers Against Selling Illegal Products

March 4, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska)- Attorney General Stephen J. Cox has sent correspondence to over 1500 Alaskan tobacco retailers and distributors that may be selling illegal tobacco products, most of which are originating from China. These products …

Distribution channels:

Published on March 7, 2026 - 04:40 GMT

Euro Area Posts 0.1 Percent Decline in Retail Trade Volumes

(MENAFN) Retail trade volumes across the euro area dipped 0.1% in January 2026 compared to December 2025, while the broader EU recorded a steeper 0.2% decline over the same period, Eurostat reported Thursday. The retreat follows a more optimistic December …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on March 7, 2026 - 04:32 GMT

Euro Area, EU Retail Sales Dip Slightly

(MENAFN) The volume of retail trade declined by 0.1% in the euro area and by 0.2% across the EU during January 2026 compared with December 2025, Eurostat reported on Thursday. In December 2025, retail trade had expanded by 0.3% in both the euro area and …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 19:57 GMT

“Certified NC Destination Business” Designation Program Grows to 72 Businesses

Raleigh, N.C. Seventy-two small businesses from Murphy to Manteo have earned the designation as a Certified North Carolina Destination Business by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Launched by the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 6, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

“Certified NC Destination Business” Designation Program Grows to 72 Businesses

Raleigh, N.C. Seventy-two small businesses from Murphy to Manteo have earned the designation as a Certified North Carolina Destination Business by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Launched by the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning …

Distribution channels:

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more tobacco industry news or search news using your own keywords. There are 898,498,318 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Tobacco Industry News by Country

Tobacco Industry News by U.S. State

Tobacco Industry News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 02/12/2026

World Media Directory

Tobacco Industry Today Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

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

Distribution channels:
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

Distribution channels:
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. …

Distribution channels:
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

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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- …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:
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 …

Distribution channels:

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Tobacco Events

See All

No event was found.

Join thousands of professionals. Stay current. Stay competitive.

Track news from thousands of sources
Submit news sources for inclusion in our news tracking algorithm
Build your own customized email newsletters

Use of our RSS Feeds
Includes a complimentary EIN Presswire account plus 1-free release
Uncluttered & advertising free news pages