Nepal is looking to boost a budget hit by the Ukraine war and Covid-19. Read More
Raising duties are the only solution to protect youth from the harmful effects of smoking, says Heart Association.Read More
The government dismissed concerns about black market sales. Read More
The finance minister confirmed commitment not to impose new or increased taxes.Read More
A proposal to raise levies on noncombustible products provokes a public backlash. Read More
A recent excise duty increase has doubled the price difference between legal and illegal cigarettes.Read More
But the new government is keen to avoid a rise in cross-border trade.Read More
The illegal cigarettes were warehoused in Gosselies and Anderlecht. Read More
Revenue collected remains only a fraction of that extracted from traditional tobacco products. Read More
The tax increased by 10.1 percent in line with the retail price index plus 2 percent. Read More
