Establishing Global Influence for Your NGP Brand - Introduction to 2Firsts Global Media Services

Feb.17.2025

2Firsts is a global leader in NGP industry media and consultancy, dedicated to providing global brand promotion services for brands and manufacturers.

Why Choose 2Firsts?

Powerful China Supply Chain Coverage:

2Firsts holds significant influence in China’s supply chain, with comprehensive coverage of key enterprises and target audiences. Whether you are a manufacturer or a brand looking to increase your influence within China’s supply chain, 2Firsts is undoubtedly one of the top choices.

Extensive Global Market Reach:

With a vast global audience, 2Firsts connects major manufacturers and professionals across the global industry: international tobacco companies, global NGP brands, prominent channel distributors, service providers, and more. Partnering with 2Firsts will quickly build your brand’s recognition within the global industry.

Authoritative and Forward-Looking Communication Strategies:

2Firsts has a deep insight into the development of the global industry. We provide targeted communication strategies and implementation plans for manufacturers and brands, ensuring effective outreach through our diverse platforms.

Trusted by Leading Clients:

International tobacco companies, well-known NGP brands, and key suppliers have chosen 2Firsts as their global media partner.

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China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

2026 InterTabac Special Coverage

2026 InterTabac Special Coverage

FDA Posts Environmental Assessment for Nicotine Pouches, May Influence Future PMTA Reviews

FDA Posts Environmental Assessment for Nicotine Pouches, May Influence Future PMTA Reviews

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a programmatic environmental assessment covering nicotine pouches and other oral nicotine products, concluding that their overall environmental impact is generally minimal.

Capital Group Takes 5.61% Stake in KT&G, Joining Major Foreign Shareholders

Capital Group Takes 5.61% Stake in KT&G, Joining Major Foreign Shareholders

KT&G disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday that Capital Research and Management Company, the investment management arm of Capital Group, had acquired a 5.61% stake through purchases made on April 22 and May 4. The move places Capital Group among KT&G’s prominent foreign shareholders, alongside BlackRock, First Eagle Investment Management and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC.

May.08 by 2FIRSTS.ai

FDA Defines Enforcement Focus for Unauthorized E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

FDA Defines Enforcement Focus for Unauthorized E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidance on May 8, 2026, titled “Enforcement Priorities for Certain New Tobacco Products Marketed Without Premarket Authorization.” The document describes FDA enforcement policies for certain electronic nicotine delivery system products and nicotine pouch products marketed without premarket authorization.

May.09 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Ukrainian Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Vapes, Heated Tobacco Devices and Hookahs for Under-17s

Ukrainian Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Vapes, Heated Tobacco Devices and Hookahs for Under-17s

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada has registered a bill that would ban the use of tobacco products, vapes, hookahs, herbal smoking mixtures and heated tobacco devices by people under 17. The bill was introduced by People’s Deputy Georgiy Mazurashu and has already been sent to the relevant parliamentary committee. The author said one reason for the initiative is the prevalence of vaping among adolescents.

Apr.28 by 2FIRSTS.ai

From Heating Blades to Heating Paper? CTHB Patent Points to Microwave Heated Tobacco Design

From Heating Blades to Heating Paper? CTHB Patent Points to Microwave Heated Tobacco Design

According to China’s patent office records, a patent owned by China Tobacco Hubei Industrial Corporation (CTHB) for “cigarette paper and a cigarette for microwave heating” was granted on May 19, 2026. The patent describes cigarette paper with an outer wrapping layer, a heating layer, and an isolation heat-conducting layer, allowing it to absorb microwave energy, convert it to heat, and transfer that heat to the aerosol-generating substrate.

Special Report | China’s Tobacco Tax Debate Shifts Toward Tax Design as Policy Trade-offs Come Into Focus

Special Report | China’s Tobacco Tax Debate Shifts Toward Tax Design as Policy Trade-offs Come Into Focus

China’s tobacco tax debate is moving from whether to raise prices to how the tax system should be designed. At a Beijing forum on World No Tobacco Day, experts discussed higher specific excise taxes, minimum tax burdens and dynamic adjustments linked to income and inflation. The issue also connects to China’s broader consumption tax reform, health financing and chronic disease costs. Public reports did not mention e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, nicotine pouches or other new nicotine products.

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