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JTI Quarterly Revenue Rises 15%
Japan Tobacco Inc. reports Q1 revenue for FY2026 at 924 billion yen (approximately $5.9 billion), a year-on-year increase.
HNB News2026-05-09Views 127
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Despite Hong Kong's Ban on E-Cigarettes, They Remain Rampant
A survey by Sing Tao Daily found that despite Hong Kong's recent tightening of public use bans on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, illegal online sales are still rampant.
HNB News2026-05-09Views 125
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PMI Launches Latest Limited Edition IQOS ILUMAi PRIME REMIX LIMITED in South Korea
The IQOS ILUMA i PRIME REMIX LIMITED is the latest limited edition model released in the South Korean market for 2026. Here are the details about this product.
HNB News2026-05-07Views 479
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Philip Morris International's Net Revenue Exceeds $40 Billion in 2025
Philip Morris International (PMI) highlighted its strong financial performance and the continued growth of its smoke-free product portfolio at its 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
Philip Morris,pmi2026-05-07Views 194
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UK Passes Tobacco and Vapes Bill, Moving Toward a “Smoke-Free Generation”
The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introducing a phased ban on cigarette sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively creating a smoke-free generation. The legislation also gives ministers new powers to regulate toba
UK policy2026-04-23Views 338
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KT&G Announces Integration of Heated Tobacco Product Line: Unified “AIIM” Brand Debuts
KT&G recently announced that, to improve product recognition and optimize the user experience, the tobacco sticks for its lil AIBLE heated tobacco device will be fully consolidated under the unified AIIM brand. The move brings the existing Real, Granular,
KT&G2026-03-22Views 343
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Limited Ploom AURA Release: Fuchsia Flare Now on Sale
Ploom AURA is a highly regarded heated tobacco device. It features JT’s proprietary SMART HEATFLOW heating technology, delivering an excellent draw experience and earning praise for its refined curves and slim profile. Recently, the limited-edition Ploom
Ploom AURA2026-03-19Views 253
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KT&G to Launch LIL Reel Able 3.0 in Seoul
KTG announced it will launch its latest heated tobacco product, Reel Able 3.0, tomorrow (February 28) at four locations in the Seoul metropolitan area. The new product significantly shortens charging and preheating time: a full charge takes about one hour
LIL2026-03-01Views 284
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JTI CFO: Japan Heated Tobacco Tax Reform May Weigh on Growth This Year
According to Japan Tobacco International CFO Vassilis Vovos, Japan’s upcoming tax policy to remove preferential treatment for heated tobacco products is expected to pressure the company’s growth this year. The adjustment will align heated tobacco tax rate
Japan heated tobacco tax2026-02-15Views 320
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PMI Launches IQOS Iluma i One in the UK
Philip Morris Ltd. (UK) has launched iluma I One, the latest addition to its IQOS iluma heated tobacco device lineup, which currently includes iluma i, Iluma Prime and Iluma I One. The I One uses a blade-free Smartcore induction system to deliver tobacco
PMI2026-02-14Views 286
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Glo HiLo vs IQOS ILUMA I ONE: How to Choose a Portable All-in-One Device?
A hard-core comparison from technology to user experience 1. Product positioning: flagship vs entry-level, who understands users better? Glo HiLo: Positioned as BAT’s premium all-in-one device, first launched exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture on June 9, 20
Glo HiLo2026-02-03Views 1565
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IQOS ILUMA i Debuts in Electric Purple: Philip Morris Announces New Standard Color
Philip Morris International (PMI) has introduced Electric Purple as a new standard color for the IQOS ILUMA i series and adjusted the product lineup. PMI said the color update is intended to strengthen brand visual identity while optimizing the product st
IQOS2026-02-02Views 194