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Ispire Technology Board Approves $10 Million Stock Repurchase Plan

Ispire Technology board approves $10 million stock buyback plan, boosting ISPR shares by 4.5% in premarket trading.

Jan.27

Philippine Government Exceeds 2024 Fiscal Revenue Target with Surplus

Philippine government exceeds fiscal revenue target in 2024, thanks to increased tax and non-tax revenue, DOF data shows.

Jan.21

Germany NGP Association BVTE: E-Liquid Tax to Rise to €0.26 per ml from 2025

BVTE predicts German cigarette sales will surpass 640 billion in 2024, with increased e-cigarette taxes looming.

Regulations

Dec.27

PMI Responds to 'Why is PMI Still Selling Cigarettes': Stopping Sales Is Not the Solution, Driving Consumer Transformation Is Key

PMI recently addressed the ongoing controversy regarding its continued sale of cigarettes on LinkedIn, emphasizing that achieving a smoke-free future requires reducing demand for cigarettes rather than an outright ban. The company's Chief Communications Officer said that simply halting cigarette sales will not solve the demand issue but will instead drive the market toward illegal trade or other brands.

Nov.28

INNOKIN: UK disposable ban to boost open system vapes, e-liquids

INNOKIN staff are optimistic about the UK’s planned June 2025 disposable vape ban, despite lighter enforcement and some black-market activity.

Oct.29

PMI Italy Launches IQOS iluma i Prime Heating Tobacco Device

PMI's Italian subsidiary launches "IQOS iluma i Prime", marking a decade of innovative tobacco products and global expansion.

Oct.11

E-Cig Firms See Mixed Fortunes in 2024 Shenzhen Top 500 Rankings

Shenzhen Enterprise Federation releases "2024 Shenzhen Top 500 Enterprises" list, with notable e-cigarette companies experiencing ranking changes.

Business

Sep.27

KT&G Launches New "REAL" Series for HNB Device

KT&G launches new "REAL" series for HNB device "Lil Able" in convenience stores, aiming to strengthen market position.

Sep.25