Executive appointment

KT&G shareholders to vote on CEO nominee amid controversy over performance and shareholder dissent. Uncertainty looms over appointment.

Meritz Securities praises KT&G's appointment of Bang Kyung-man as new chairman, anticipating business growth and shareholder rewards under his leadership.

The Anti Tobacco Forum in Mysuru expresses disappointment over India's decision to exempt tobacco products from taxation in the upcoming federal budget.

KT&G faces uncertainty as its board removes "priority for reappointment" clause, raising doubts over CEO Bok-Rin Baek's reelection chances.

State Council Appoints and Dismisses National Officials; Qian Yi as Deputy Director of National Grain and Material Reserves Bureau, etc.

The Welsh Tobacco Control Strategy lacks support for e-cigarettes and misses a significant opportunity for smoking cessation, says UKVIA.