The finance ministry says it will consider other policies, including changes in retail prices, to discourage smoking.Read More
Cigarettes are much cheaper in the archipelago than they are in neighboring countries, say critics. Read More
Smokers say traders have exploited the increase to unfairly boost profits.Read More
Critics attribute the increase to higher prices, which are encouraging smokers to source their tobacco abroad. Read More
Following a recent duty increase, cigarettes in the Netherlands have become much more expensive than in neighboring countries. Read More
Indonesia’s above-inflation increase could have unintended consequences. Read More
The government of the island nation is especially concerned about underage smoking. Read More
The Associate Health Minister expects companies to pass the tax cut on to consumers.Read More
Companies raised prices even after the government ditched a planned tax hike.Read More
To prevent illicit cigarette sales, the nation should consider more gradual increases, say experts. Read More
