Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge
M'sia has not increased tobacco taxes for eight consecutive years, missing critical opportunities to reduce consumption via fiscal measures.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers.
Fri May 24 2024
New Zealand plans lifetime ban on cigarette sales to stamp out smoking
One of the world's toughest crackdowns on the tobacco industry, arguing that other efforts to extinguish smoking were taking too long.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Will we still be smoking cigarettes in 10 years' time?
Governments and tobacco industry companies have stepped up their anti-smoking messaging and initiatives this year.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Careful study on vaping tax structure needed - MQ Consultant
Despite the high revenue potential of the vape market, the industry is taxed much lower than the tobacco industry.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Coca-Cola accused of tobacco industry-like deception in lawsuit
Activists compare Coke's ad tactics to the tobacco industry's past efforts in minimizing the health effects of its products and targeting of children.
Thu Jan 05 2017