Australia & New Zealand Tobacco Industry Newswire

Maldives enforces generational ban on tobacco for those born after 2006

The Maldives has begun enforcing a nationwide smoking ban targeting anyone born after 1 January 2007. The country has become the only nation to implement a generational prohibition on tobacco. The health ministry said the aim is to “protect public health …

Oasis Ends 19-Year Drought With Blinding First Concert of Australian ‘Live ‘25’ Tour

The reunion of Oasis, of the long-feuding Gallagher brothers, isn’t so much the stuff of legend, a surprise no one saw coming, or a comeback of the ages. Chalk it down as a rock ‘n’ roll miracle. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Fans had given up …

WA brothers front court over alleged 'threat to Australia's national security'

Two Perth brothers have fronted court accused of possessing more than five tonnes of illicit tobacco products. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) uncovered vapes, tobacco and cigarettes they say are linked to a national organised crime syndicate. An …

Maldives enforces nationwide tobacco ban for people born in 2007 and after

The Maldives has enforced a nationwide ban on tobacco for those born in or after 2007 from Saturday, November 1. The Maldives is the only nation to have implemented a generational ban on tobacco. “Individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 are banned from …

Maldives Becomes First Nation With Generational Smoking Ban

The Maldives has made history by becoming the world’s first country to fully enforce a generational smoking prohibition, banning anyone born on or after January 1, 2007 from ever purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within its territory. The …

Maldives introduces 'generational' smoking ban for those born after 2007

The Maldives has begun implementing a nationwide smoking ban on individuals born after January 2007, marking it as the world’s only country with a generational prohibition on tobacco. The Health Ministry said the policy, initiated by President Mohamed …

The bassist who survived Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull and believing he’d murdered his bandmate on stage

In 2024 Fairport Convention mainstay and former Jethro Tull member Dave Pegg told Prog about his life and times as bassist with those bands and his collaborations with Nick Drake, John Martyn and others. Peggy to his friends, Dave Pegg is one of prog’s …

The 7 best things to do in Granada, Nicaragua

Granada, the former capital of Nicaragua, is a well-preserved gallery of architecture from its time as a Spanish colony, and the colorful buildings and ornate entryways just beg to be photographed from every angle. The iconic Catedral de Nuestra Señora de …

Perth brothers accused of possessing 5 tonnes of illicit tobacco

New report exposes tobacco tax well past the Laffer Curve: Hiking taxes on durries now means less revenue, more smokers

A new report on New Zealand’s illicit tobacco market shows the Government’s tobacco excise policy is blowing smoke up gangs and criminals while driving the first increase in smoking rates in decades. The report by FTI Consulting reveals that illicit …

More than $2.3 million in illicit tobacco seized in northern NSW

Four people have been charged and $2.3 million of illicit tobacco seized in a week of targeted police action on NSW's Far North Coast. NSW Police teamed with NSW Health and the Australian Border Force's Illicit Tobacco Task Force for the operation, …

Police seize $2.3 million illicit tobacco in northern NSW

Perth brothers face court over massive illegal tobacco seizure

Two brothers have appeared side-by-side in Perth Magistrates Court after they were arrested following a massive seizure of allegedly illegally imported vapes, cigarettes and tobacco from a Perth warehouse. The AFP and the WA Police Force, with the …

Millions of illicit cigarettes and vapes seized, Perth brothers charged

Two Perth brothers have faced court charged over the alleged distribution of illicit tobacco products in WA after the seizure of more than four million cigarettes, about 50,000 vapes and almost 900 kilograms of loose-leaf tobacco. The Australian Federal …

Four people charged over alleged illegal tobacco and vape network

Police say they have seized millions of dollars in illegal tobacco and uncovered a money-laundering network on the NSW far north coast. It is alleged the network had been funnelling criminal profits through tobacconists in the region. The week-long …

Singapore and Hong Kong Crack Down Hard on Illegal Vapes

In Singapore, they’re sold as K-pods. In Hong Kong, they’re called space oil. And in Japan, it’s zombie juice. A new craze is sweeping the youth of the Asia-Pacific: vape canisters containing etomidate. We’re out with vaping tobacco, it’s as old-timey as …

Australia's Cannabis Import Quota Slashed Amid Surging Local Production

Australia’s Office of Drug Control (ODC) said that the country’s 2025 cannabis import quota has officially been reduced by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) from 101 tonnes to 88 tonnes, Business of Cannabis reported on Tuesday (October 28). …

This is the ‘Canonical Version’ of Oasis. May They Live Forever

Oasis Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Friday, October 31st In the 16 years since Oasis broke up, their legend has only grown. The anticipation around their reunion tour – the most buzzed-about series of concerts since the Eras Tour – comes as no surprise. And …

The Hermit of the Australian Bush: Mark May Lived Alone Off the Grid For 35 Years

Mark May was an intelligent young Australian with a scholarship to study law. Instead, he fled society and lived alone in a remote gorge for 35 years. He passed away in 2017, taking his own thoughts on his choice with him. Since then, his family, the press …

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 …