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[Asia, China] Expert promotes comprehensive ban on tobacco ads

Yang Gonghuan, deputy head of the Chinese Association for Tobacco Control (CATC), a non-profit social organization, says tobacco companies have used charitable donations as a sales promotion strategy and turned to social media to circumvent China's Adver
China Daily (cn)
added May 30, 2013 07:22
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[Asia, China] EDITORIAL: Vision for tobacco control

Both central and local governments need a vision for the future on this issue, and should not let the immediate interests of the tobacco industry blind them to the long-term harm tobacco does to the health of the nation
China Daily (cn)
added May 30, 2013 07:20
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[Asia, China] Tobacco companies go online for ad space

According to a recent report released just in time for World No-Tobacco Day on Friday, tobacco companies have reduced their advertisements in traditional media, but are looking to step up their presence on the Internet. The Beijing Center for Disease Co
China Daily (cn)
added May 30, 2013 07:18
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[Asia, China] Ban on tobacco firms' donations urged

The Chinese Association on Tobacco Control has suggested the Ministry of Civil Affairs ban charitable donations by tobacco companies in the coming Charity Law, the Beijing Morning Post reported.
China Daily (cn)
added May 30, 2013 07:16
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[Africa, South Africa] Ban on tobacco displays to protect children: WHO

Social media, the movies and in-store displays continue to push South African children into taking up a deadly addiction. Friday, 31 May, is World No Tobacco Day and the aim is to highlight the enormous harm caused by tobacco use and to promote effectiv
Health-E (za)
added May 30, 2013 07:10
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[Europe, Ireland, Malta] Behind the scenes in Brussels: a world where lobbyists oil every decision

The affair has shed a light on the shadowy world of lobbying, but particularly the power of the tobacco lobby. The revelation last week in this newspaper that the Taoiseach met senior tobacco industry figures has raised uncomfortable questions for the Go
Irish Times (ie)
added May 29, 2013 20:26
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ASUNTA: Timor-Leste: Asia’s newest country in Marlboro’s sights as company targets growth markets

Developing countries do not have the necessary resources to defend their public health measures in expensive, prolonged arbitrations. Tobacco cannot have the privileges (Article 5.3 Guidelines) accorded to other businesses and it cannot be treated like a
Tobacco Control Journal blogs
added May 29, 2013 15:55
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[Europe, Malta] OLAF chief faces MEPs’ backlash in Dalligate hearing today

The head of the European Union's anti-fraud agency OLAF will today face a grilling from MEPs of the budgetary control committee, over the way he led an investigation into an alleged €60 million bribe attempt, that caused the forced resignation of Europea
Malta Today (mt)
added May 29, 2013 15:44
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[Ireland] Reilly expects cigarette pack challenge

Minister for Health says tobacco industry will try to stop introduction of plain packaging
Irish Times (ie)
added May 29, 2013 08:45
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[Ireland] Plain package cigarettes will not make smuggling easier, says Reilly

“I don’t believe it will have any effect on smuggling,” Dr Reilly said. “In fact, there is no research to show that. None.”
Irish Examiner (ie)
added May 29, 2013 08:44
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