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[Asia] New excise stamps on alcohol, tobacco introduced in Uzbekistan
Alcohol and tobacco products will be marked with new excise stamps in Uzbekistan from April 1, 2013. The new excise stamps with additional protection levels will be applied to the products both produced in Uzbekistan and imported from other countries, A
Apr 5, 2013
AzerNews (az)
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Apr 5, 2013 14:03
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[Indiana] Asian farmers group opposes new tobacco curbs
Asian farmers launched a campaign Tuesday opposing international tobacco treaty measures they say could devastate the livelihood of the region's 10 million tobacco growers. The International Tobacco Growers Association said the campaign by its Asia chapt
Sep 25, 2012
AP - Associated Press
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Sep 25, 2012 12:54
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[Asia, Indonesia] Anti-Smoking Activists Rally Against Tobacco Meeting
Hundreds of people rallied near the Jakarta Convention Center on Wednesday to protest the opening of the World Tobacco Asia 2012 exhibition.
Sep 20, 2012
Jakarta Globe (id)
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Sep 20, 2012 14:54
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[Asia, Australia] Tobacco industry responds to Fairfax's questions
Health reporter Jill Stark put the following questions to British American Tobacco Australia and Philip Morris International. . . . 2. Stark: The developing world's share of global cigarette sales is growing, while sales in mid to high-income countries
Aug 26, 2012
Sydney Morning Herald (au)
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Aug 26, 2012 05:46
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[Asia, India] Ban on tobacco display leads to lower sales: Study
An international tobacco control survey has found that a ban on tobacco advertisements, especially where tobacco is sold, leads to lower sales of cigarettes. The study was published in Oxford journal 'Health Education Research' earlier this month. It wa
May 20, 2013
Times of India
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May 20, 2013 09:16
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[Asia, China, Hong Kong] Mystery of the deflated Rubber Duck: were cigarette butts to blame?
Now Chinese mainland tourists are blamed for the demise of Rubber Duck: rumours circulate that cigarette butts turned art installation into an omlette ... “There have been rumours that Hong Kong’s big yellow duck was ‘burned to death’ by tourists from S
May 16, 2013
South China Morning Post
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May 16, 2013 03:31
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[Asia, India] Tamil Nadu says ‘no’ to chewable tobacco
Tamil Nadu has finally said no to all chewable forms of tobacco. With this, 30 States in the country have officially banned the cancer-causing substance. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday announced on the floor of the House a complete ban on the man
May 9, 2013
The Hindu Online (in)
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May 13, 2013 09:29
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[Asia, Bangladesh] Call for higher tax on tobacco products
The rise of tobacco consumption among the people in Bangladesh is helping both local and foreign companies further expand their business
May 10, 2013
Dhaka Tribune (bd)
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May 13, 2013 04:11
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[Asia, India] Tobacco Board fixes Karnataka crop at 102 million kg
The Tobacco Board has increased Karnataka's crop size by four per cent to 102 million kg (mkg) for the crop year 2013-14. A decision to this effect was taken at the full board meeting held recently. The trade had demanded 112 mkg and growers request was
May 6, 2013
Business Line (The Hindu)
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May 6, 2013 14:41
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Vietnam] Can the horror show spook smokers?
The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm, which takes effect on May 1, imposes strict requirements on smokers, retailers, service and public facilities and cigarette manufacturers. A decree expected to take effect on July 1 spells out stiffer f
May 4, 2013
Thanh Nien (vn)
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May 5, 2013 22:08