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[Indonesia, Philippines] Tobacco facing challenges in South East Asia
International tobacco firms are increasingly being forced to look for new markets in South-East Asia, where regulations are weak and smoking rates are steadily climbing. Stricter regulation and the success of anti-smoking campaigns in rich countries hav
Feb 27, 2013
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
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Feb 27, 2013 11:37
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Tobacco industry taps into Asian smoking demand
Big tobacco companies like big numbers, and they're finding them in Asia, with the world's largest and fastest growing population.
Aug 17, 2012
DW World (Deutsche Welle) (de)
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Aug 20, 2012 03:01
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[Asia] China tobacco control 2nd worst
With a total score of 44.6, China ranks the 13th among 14 nations that have reported their progress to the WHO on implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. It indicates that the country has fallen behind not only developed countries b
May 22, 2013
Global Times (cn)
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May 22, 2013 13:50
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[Asia, China, Hong Kong] Customs seize HK$24 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco
Customs officers smashed an international smuggling syndicate, seizing HK$24 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco. The 9.3 million cigarettes and 90kg of tobacco were found in a container that arrived in Hong Kong from Port Kelang in Malay
May 1, 2013
South China Morning Post
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Apr 30, 2013 21:40
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[Asia, Asia-pacific] Tobacco Companies Make Their Move In Indonesia Before Regulations Hit
May 10, 2013
Brandchannel.com
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May 13, 2013 02:51
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[Asia] Bangladesh passed a “tough law” banning smoking in public places
The Parliament of Bangladesh has just passed a “tough law” banning smoking in public places, including on transport. According to this new law those who violate the law will be slapped and a fine of 300 TKs will be fined. It is an amendment brought in t
May 6, 2013
Asian Tribune
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May 6, 2013 01:39
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[Asia, Indonesia] Cigarette makers blame costs for lower profits
Cigarette manufacturers have blamed higher production costs and currency ...
Apr 15, 2013
Jakarta Post (id)
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Apr 15, 2013 07:07
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[Asia, Sri Lanka] Tobacco company lures 110000 into smoking
Against a backdrop of delays in making pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs mandatory, almost 110, 000 new smokers have taken up smoking within the last five years, The Nation learns. Senior House Officer at the National Cancer Institute, Mahara
Apr 7, 2013
The Nation (lk)
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Apr 7, 2013 00:55
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[Asia, Israel] Toddler who ingested liquid nicotine passes away
A two-year-old girl who ingested liquid nicotine from an electronic cigarette passed away on Tuesday evening in Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem's Ein Karem, Army Radio reported.
May 29, 2013
Jerusalem Post
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Jun 4, 2013 17:46
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[Asia] Don’t ignore smoker’s cough, UAE experts say
Dubai: Smokers who dismiss a slight but persistent cough, commonly referred to as smoker’s cough, should be cautioned about the indication of a serious respiratory syndrome, said experts on Sunday.
Apr 7, 2013
Gulf News (ae)
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Apr 8, 2013 11:16