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A tobacco factory being built in Vietnam is expected to boost domestic leaf production, provide jobs and training, and help the local economy. Its products are expected to help in the fight against the illegal Read More
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After 65 years in charge of the Villiger Group, Heinrich Villiger is handing over his role as CEO to Robert Suter.Read More
Before standardized tobacco packaging is introduced in Malaysia, the government intends to negotiate with tobacco companies over intellectual property rights; but it is not known what will happen if agreement cannot be reached.Read More
It is expected that Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, with more than nine million inhabitants, will, by the end of this year, allow no advertising for, or display of, tobacco products, either outdoors or indoors at Read More
Agreements between the EU and multinationals on combatting the illegal trade in tobacco does not put the fox in charge of the hen house – but it possibly prevents headless chicken syndrome.Read More
A commitment by British American Tobacco to shared values is said to be at the heart of its sustainability summary, published today.Read More
Swedish Match is due to hold its annual general meeting next month in Stockholm.Read More
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