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Turkmenistan is working toward a smoke-free goal by the end of 2025, using bans, heavy taxes, and fines of up to 200 manat (USD 57) to push its small number of smokers underground. A pack of cigarettes now costs USD 14 to 49, equivalent to 11% of the aver
Vietnam plans to ban all investment and business activities related to vaping and heated tobacco products, in a move aimed at protecting public health. The proposal was discussed at the 50th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee and is part
Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of the IQOS ILUMA i Galaxy Blue limited edition heated tobacco device. Inspired by the idea of an endless journey, the IQOS ILUMA i Galaxy Blue model draws design cues from the mystery and limitle
Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Philip Morris Italia over allegedly misleading smokefree vaping device advertising. Announced today, October 15, the probe focuses on the company’s use of terms such as smokefree future and
According to the Saudi Gazette, Saudi Arabia has issued a ban on opening tobacco shops within 500 meters of schools and mosques. The ban applies to all shops selling tobacco products and accessories, including cigarettes, shisha and vaping devices. The Mi
Philip Morris’ latest heated tobacco product, IQOS iluma i, now has a limited edition! It is called the SELETTI model. The previous Minera model sold out immediately after launch, and this time the official website also shows all models sold out. The Sele
KT&G reported strong second-quarter results, with revenue up 8.7% year on year to KRW 1.55 trillion (about $1.1 billion) and operating profit rising 8.6% to KRW 349.8 billion (about $252 million). This marks the company’s third straight quarter of growth
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a new law that will significantly increase special consumption taxes on tobacco, alcohol and beer starting January 1, 2026. The law also sets a tax roadmap for tobacco products from 2027 to 2031, adding a specific ab
On July 1, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) launched its first lemon-flavored cigarillo in the UK, the Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow. In addition to the existing mint version, the product includes a lemon-flavored capsule in the filter, which users c
Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail has issued instructions banning the sale of tobacco products, including vaping devices, and shisha in kiosks, grocery stores (baqalas) and small supermarkets. Under the new rules, such products
According to the BBC, the UK government has contacted the country’s two largest supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, asking them to stop promoting heated tobacco products, saying such products are illegal. In February, reports said both supermar