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Published on 05:43 GMT

How gambling companies are copying the Big Tobacco playbook in Australian sport

In June 2023, Labor MP Peta Murphy presented a report to the Albanese government recommending a ban on gambling advertising due to the grave social and financial harms caused by gambling ads online, on TV and at sporting venues. So far the Albanese …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on 07:26 GMT

Are tobacco taxes really working in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is among the highest tobacco-consuming countries in the world. The National NCD Risk Factors Survey 2022 by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that around 39.4 percent of adults aged 18–69 used tobacco in some form, with …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on 05:22 GMT

Bangladesh is leading South-East Asia's fight against tobacco: WHO

Bangladesh is emerging as a regional leader in cutting tobacco use, with new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) showing the country is on track to meet - and helping drive - the South-East Asia Region's progress toward global tobacco control …

Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
Published on 03:32 GMT

Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn

Irrigation has become more than just a farming technique; it is a promise of stability in a world of unpredictable weather, a safeguard for families whose livelihoods depend on the golden leaf. ZIMBABWE’S tobacco industry is celebrating a historic …

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on 03:32 GMT

Zimbabwe-China to share new tobacco future

The event, scheduled for October 16, forms part of the inaugural Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Expo, which seeks to strengthen bilateral trade and promote value-addition in the country’s largest agricultural export. ZIMBABWE will host a high-level business forum …

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

India, Bangladesh, Nepal on track to achieve 30 pc tobacco use reduction by year-end: WHO

New Delhi: Bangladesh, India and Nepal are on track to achieve at least a 30 per cent relative reduction in tobacco use by the end of this year, WHO said on Wednesday. Six other countries -- Bhutan, DPR Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand -- …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 06:26 GMT

Philip Morris pins hopes on SA’s new tobacco law to advance harm reduction efforts

Tawanda Karombo Philip Morris International (PMI) said on Wednesday that South Africa’s new regulatory process for the tobacco industry could mark a turning point for the country’s harm reduction agenda, as government considers how to regulate new …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on 03:31 GMT

Illegal tobacco seized in joint operation at Dunedoo

Facebook LinkedIn A significant quantity of illegal tobacco products has been seized during a joint operation in Dunedoo involving Warrumbungle Shire Council, the NSW Police Force, and NSW Health. The coordinated enforcement action took place on Tuesday, 7 …

Source: Convenience & Impulse Retailing - Pending
Published on 01:28 GMT

Charleston teen sentenced to prison in deadly 2024 tobacco store robbery, shooting

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A 15-year-old who was found guilty for his role in the 2024 shooting death of a Charleston tobacco store clerk was sentenced to prison Wednesday. Barack Williams, who was found guilty by a Kanawha County jury in September of …

Source: WCHS - West Virginia - Center-right
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Tobacco use falls fastest in South-East Asia, yet 322 million people still at risk: WHO

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): The WHO South-East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000-2024 and Projections 2025-2030, the …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Tobacco or no? VELO seller challenges Texas taxes on its products at state Supreme Court

The Texas Supreme Court is considering what exactly constitutes a “tobacco product” under state law — and whether a line of oral nicotine products should be taxed like other tobacco products. Though a national tobacco seller disagrees, clarifying what fits …

Source: KERA - Texas - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 8, 2025

WHO: Over 3.5 mln adults smoke in Morocco, men dominate tobacco use

More than 3.5 million adults in Morocco smoke, and almost all of them are men, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) released on October 6, 2025. The data shows that in 2024, 9.6% of Moroccan adults aged 15 and older were smokers, …

Source: Hespress - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Revenue seize fireworks, drugs, tobacco and counterfeit goods in various operations

Cannabis and fireworks seized by Revenue (Image: Revenue) Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €263,350 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford - including fireworks, drugs and tobacco. …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, the businessman and former mayor of New York City, has donated $1.5 million more to the campaign to retain Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco, helping give supporters of the ban more than four times the resources of opponents. …

Source: Daily Camera - Colorado - Center-left
Published on Oct 8, 2025

TSET offers special bonus to those quitting tobacco

This October, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering a special bonus to Oklahomans thinking about quitting tobacco. Anyone who signs up for Helpline services will receive at least eight weeks …

Source: Johnston County Sentinel - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2025

£60,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and cigarettes seized in area of Merseyside

The operation formed part of the Safer Streets Summer initiative(Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO) Police have seized more than £60,000 worth of illegal goods, including over 53,000 counterfeit cigarettes, 13.2kg of illicit hand-rolled tobacco, and more than 1,000 …

Source: Liverpool Echo - Center-left
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Government seeks evidence on proposed tobacco and vape licensing scheme

The government has today (8 October) launched a call for evidence on proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for the retail sale of tobacco, vaping and nicotine products across England, Wales and Northern Ireland — a move set to reshape how convenience …

Source: Asian Trader Magazine - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Government seeks advice on proposals including tobacco and vape licensing for retailers

The call for evidence sets out the following overall objectives for a licensing scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: protect public health – to ensure that retailers and their practices are not posing any undue or excessive risk to the health of …

Source: Talking Retail - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Over 30,000 vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products seized during Warrington operation

On Thursday 2 October, officers from the FNO unit working alongside their colleagues from the PVPE team, were deployed across Warrington under Operation Machinize – an ongoing coordinated operation launched by the National Crime Agency. Officers and their …

Source: Talking Retail - Pending

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

Tailgate Spirits Releases Blue Lot Barrel Proof, a 6-Year, Single Barrel Bourbon at Full Cask Strength

Limited single-barrel release bottled at approximately 127 proof. Created by fans, for fans. Pre-orders open October 24 exclusively at Flaviar. BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tailgate Spirits LLC is …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

Florida Man Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint Alleging He Maliciously Started What Became the Palisades Fire

LOS ANGELES – A former Pacific Palisades resident now living in Florida has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire of January 2025, one of the most destructive …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on October 8, 2025 - 09:59 GMT

Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market Set to Surge to USD 6.4 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Disease Burden

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 6.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Governor Newsom statement on Palisades Fire arrest

Today’s arrest of 29-year-old Florida resident Jonathan Rinderknecht marks an important step toward uncovering how the horrific Palisades Fire began and bringing closure to the thousands of Californians whose lives were upended. This tragedy will never be …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

Schools Are Taking Steps To Create Asthma-Friendly Environments

For Immediate Release: October 08, 2025 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel - Media Lead Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] Schools Are Taking Steps to Create Asthma-Friendly Environments Health Department recognizes 30 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on October 7, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

2025 MIPS Reporting Challenges - Tough Measures Explained | TriumpHealth

SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) continues to evolve, raising the stakes for providers and practices in 2025. With 59 measures changing, new additions, and others …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

House Resolution 244 Printer's Number 1802

PENNSYLVANIA, October 7 - House Resolution 244 2025-2026 Regular Session Sponsors BURGOS, HILL-EVANS, SANCHEZ, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ Short Title A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of the …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Allied Universal Names Cameron Kilberg Vice President of Government Relations

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Cameron Kilberg has joined the company as vice president of government relations, reporting to the …

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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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