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Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertisements and sales at IPL venues: Health Ministry

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGH) Atul Goel has asked IPL Chairperson Arun Singh Dhumal to impose a ban on all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertisements, including surrogate advertising and sales, during the upcoming IPL season …

Saskatchewan set to Receive Over $700 Million in Canada's Historic Tobacco Settlement

CANADA, March 10 - Released on March 10, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see a resolution was reached in efforts to recover funds for the provincial healthcare system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. The Chief …

Study: Nicotine, Tobacco Use Linked to Teens’ ADHD Symptom Levels, Treatment

March 10, 2025 Teens with highly symptomatic ADHD face an elevated risk for using e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products, and that risk is likely diminished through the use of prescribed ADHD medication, according to a new study published in JAMA …

Hooked on vapes: The alarming rise of e-cigarette use in South African schools

It’s no longer uncommon to spot South African schoolchildren, some still in their uniforms, puffing on vapes. Once marketed as a smoking cessation aid for adults, e-cigarettes have become alarmingly popular among teenagers, sparking concerns about nicotine …

Unravelling cigarette tax revenue mystery

The first half of fiscal year 2025 has painted a perplexing picture of Pakistan’s cigarette industry. The latest data on cigarette production and tax collection in Pakistan reveals that production is soaring compared to the same period last year, yet tax …

Thai MP under scrutiny for smoking e-cigarette in Parliament

Shun Sidemarketing, tobacco farmers warned

Contracted tobacco farmers have been warned to shun side marketing by senior agronomist Lazarus Gatawa while urging them to fulfill their contractual obligations and deliver all their crops to the merchant who contracted them and avoid contract default. …

Homemade alcohol and thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in Dublin

Over 79,000 cigarettes as well as 667 litres of alcohol - including homemade alcohol - have been seized by Revenue Commissioners during the course of a Garda investigation. 1.25kg of tobacco was also seized throughout the course of a multi-agency operation …

Premium Cigarettes With Biodegradable Filters

Hestia is committed to excellence, working directly with its farmers to ensure superior craftsmanship and quality in every leaf. Its exclusive collaboration with Greenbutts exemplifies this commitment, as Hestia proudly offers biodegradable filters that …

Senior Police officer charged for harbouring uncustomed alcohol, cigarettes

Assistant Superintendent of Police, Keith Williams, was on Monday charged for harbouring a quantity of uncustomed goods, including alcohol and cigarettes. When the matter was called at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Wanda …

Sask.'s share of national tobacco settlement to be $700 million

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation to provinces, territories and former smokers across the country. Ontario court approved $32.5-billion …

Florida settles with e-cigarette company JUUL for $79 million over youth marketing

By CBS Miami Team Updated on: March 10, 2025 / 9:40 PM EDT / CBS/News Service of Florida CBS News Miami Live Florida has reached a $79 million settlement with Juul Labs after a lawsuit alleging that the electronic-cigarette company marketed its …

South Coast tobacconist owners convicted for selling illegal cigarettes, vapes

Florida AG Uthmeier announces $79 million settlement with e-cigarette company JUUL

TAMPA, Fla. – On Monday, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million settlement with e-cigarette company JUUL. The multi-year investigation and lawsuit were brought to halt the company’s past marketing practices, according to Uthmeier. Since …

Illegal Vape Seizures Jumped 21,000% Last Year in Massachusetts: Report

Photograph: Shutterstock The state of Massachusetts saw a 21,000% jump in illegal vape seizures last year, according to a new report, from the Massachusetts Multi-Agency Illegal Tobacco Task Force.  The report said that state police vape seizures increased …

Kentucky bill to propose stricter regulations on tobacco and vape sales

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Senate Bill 100 is expected to emerge from the House Committee this week, proposing new regulations for businesses selling tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products. The legislation aims to introduce a licensing requirement …

DELON HUMAN | At 20, WHO’s tobacco treaty is failing those who need it most

The average EU smoking rate remains five times higher than Sweden's, with most member states far behind their smoke-free targets. Nations such as India and Mexico have banned safer alternatives entirely, forcing citizens to either continue smoking or …

CoPF rejects proposed cigarette excise duty hike, approves increase on liquor

March 10, Colombo (LNW): The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has rejected a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to raise the Excise Duty on cigarettes, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to justify the increase. The Committee discussed …

Health Ministry directs IPL to ban tobacco and alcohol ads

New Delhi: The Health Ministry has directed the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate ads, during the upcoming season starting March 22. The Director General of Health Services, Atul Goel, has written to …

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 …