Glimpse of LAMI's Booth at IECIE With Its Director

Due to Vietnam’s ban on heated tobacco, South Korean firms ITM Semiconductor and Elentec are relocating their production facilities out of the country. Both companies supply KT&G, which plans to shift its growth focus to tobacco stick sales following the move. KT&G is also preparing to launch hybrid products to drive demand for tobacco sticks.

On July 1, the FDA released 2023 PATH data on youth tobacco use, highlighting trends and differences across urban, suburban, town, and rural areas to support targeted policymaking.

Kenya has banned the import of all tobacco products to reduce supply and tackle health issues. The Health Minister emphasized continuing efforts against illegal tobacco smuggling and announced stricter graphic health warnings to protect youth from tobacco harms.

The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue on July 18 announced new rules raising minimum prices for tobacco and vape products. The price of a 2ml nicotine pod will nearly double to PHP 353.18 (about $6). The regulation takes effect 15 days after publication.

17 store clerks in Anslo County, USA, charged for selling e-cigarette products to minors, part of Operation Vape Zero crackdown.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses e-cigarette regulation in U.S., emphasizing strategies to combat youth usage.