Convinced that its earnings fall short of potential, Zimbabwe has set out to capture more value from its tobacco business.
By growing the crop and moving up the value chain, the country aims to build a $5 billion tobacco industry by 2025.
Will it succeed? Read our special report about the challenges and opportunities associated with Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan.
Philippines’ Tobacco Taxes Rise for First Time in Three Years
The increase was driven by a 29.2% rise in tobacco product removals to 2.9 billion units.
ASEAN Countries Feeling Illicit Cigarette Pressures
In Thailand, illicit cigarettes represented 23.6% of the market in 2025, up from 22.6% a year earlier.
Capital Group Increases KT&G Ownership to 8.22%
KT&G said the increased investment reflects recognition of its growth potential as the company continues to expand overseas.
Macau to Significantly Raise Vape Fines
Fines for illegally bringing e-cigarettes and other novel tobacco products into the territory will go from $480 to $1,200 as part of a broader legislative overhaul.
PMI Exec: Lack of Rules Boosts Illegal Segment
Nick Ricketts, PMI’s president of oral products, said regulatory clarity is essential for the development of nicotine pouch markets and the protection of consumers. In
Australia’s ‘Tobacco Wars’ See 10 Businesses Set Ablaze
Victoria Police said unknown offenders drove a vehicle into the shop before setting it alight and fleeing.
CAPHRA Says FDA’s Pouch Pivot Should Trigger Policy Rethink
The group called on policymakers to adopt evidence-based, risk-proportionate regulation.
Netherlands Provided PMI €1M for Subsidized Carbon Improvements
The funding was used at the company’s Bergen op Zoom factory to replace a natural gas installation with a heat pump system that reuses waste heat from production.
Armenia Raises Excise Taxes on Tobacco, Alcohol, Fuel
The measure introduces annual indexation of excise taxes, with tobacco rates set to increase by 7% each year and heated tobacco products rising 30% annually.
Dentsu to Operate U.K. Track-and-Trace System
The new system is scheduled to become operational on July 1, 2022.
