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Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General and the Bureau of Economic Security said they uncovered an illegal production and sales scheme for e-cigarette liquids that had been operating in Ukraine since 2023.

Selangor’s health department said a company was fined RM20,000(US$5,000) for supplying vape devices designed to resemble toys. Officers raided the firm’s premises near Taman Kosas in Ampang on Dec 19, 2025 after discovering it was importing and distributing toy-shaped vape devices.

KT&G Chief Executive Officer Bang Kyung-man said at the annual shareholders meeting on March 26 that although the company expects a challenging environment marked by stronger protectionism and a high exchange rate, it will continue on a stable growth path through strategic choice and focus.

NACS submitted a comment letter to USTR in a proceeding examining unfair trade practices worldwide. The letter focuses on illicit nicotine products made in China and shipped to the United States in violation of U.S. law. NACS said the U.S. electronic nicotine delivery systems market has become dominated by illicit products, mainly disposable e-cigarettes manufactured in China and sold without the marketing authorization required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Spain’s Congress Health Committee has approved a non-binding motion calling for the sale of vapes, nicotine pouches, and related products to be limited to regulated authorized channels, excluding internet sales and non-specialized stores. The motion was introduced by the Socialist Parliamentary Group and approved after a negotiated text with the Popular Party.

Smoore International reported its Q1 financial results, with revenue for the period reaching RMB3.856 billion, up 41.7% year-on-year, and net profit (profit for the period) totaling RMB262.5 million, up 36.6% year-on-year. Revenue from its enterprise-focused business was RMB3.2674 billion, representing a 48.6% increase from RMB2.1989 billion in the same period last year. Revenue from its proprietary brand business was RMB588.6 million, up 12.6% from RMB522.6 million a year earlier.