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British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd said it may reduce its workforce as part of an operational “optimization” linked to the rollout of a new route-to-market distribution model from July 1.

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100,000 Illicit Cigarettes Seized at The Hague Supermarket
	A coordinated inspection by the The Hague Economic Intervention Team uncovered 102,800 illegal cigarettes at a supermarket in Rustenburg Oostbroek, The Hague.

Belgium Health Minister Wants EU to Tighten Vape Regs Russia Moves Toward Ban on E-Cigarettes and Vapes IMF Calls for Risk-Proportionate Nicotine Taxes Ukraine: Companies Urge Crackdown on Illicit Trade A Tobacco Regulatory Services Group Joins the IBVTA as Associate Member Court: FDA Failed to Consider MDO Recipients’ Marketing Plans

ManufacturingMore

JTI Adding €300M Factory in Romania
	Japan Tobacco International announced a €300 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art factory in Ștefăneștii de Jos, marking its next step after more than 30 years of operations in Ro...

American Snuff Expands Manufacturing Workforce The US FDA Issues First PMTA Denial For a Menthol-Flavoured Vape Range Hedge Fund Might Force PMI to Raise its Swedish Match Bid Judge Boosts Philip Morris’ Infringement Award China: E-Cig Manufacturing Licensing Rules Explained ITC Reports Strong Fiscal Year

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Al Fakher to Debut Nicotine Pouches
	Al Fakher, best known for its hookah products, announced the launch of Al Fakher Nicotine Pouches today (March 31) at the Total Products Expo in Las Vegas, marking the brand’s entry into the tobacc...

Juul Secures Funding to Stay in Business Thai Court Lowers Philip Morris Fine Swedish Match Accepts PMI’s $16 Billion Offer PMI Mulls Offer for Swedish Match Vector Announces First-Quarter Results No Single E-cigarette Brand Linked To Vaping-related Lung Injuries

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JTI Removes Tobacco Gantry From Chorley Retailer
	JTI has removed its tobacco gantry from Bunty’s in Weldbank Lane, Chorley, following the discovery of illegal tobacco at the store last year.

Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance Slams Licensing Scheme Call US: Retailers Look To Future UK: Stoptober Campaign Boosts Sales Of Vape Starter Kits Philippines: New Tobacco Floor Prices Tools For Tobacco Retailing On TPE 2018 Agenda US: New York Retailers Under Siege

LeafsMore

Tobacco Farmers in Pakistan Want End to Advance Tax
	Tobacco farmers in Pakistan on Monday urged the government to withdraw Rs380 ($1.76) per kilogram advance tax on the tobacco leaf, otherwise they would stage a protest in Islamabad.

Malawi Makes $26 Million From Tobacco Zimbabwe Sales Volumes Down from Last Year Greek Tobacco Workers Negotiate Wage Increase Egypt Postpones Manufacturing License Auction Zimbabwe: New System to Pay Farmers Within Minutes Tobacco Growers Convene Online

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Philippines: New Warnings Published
	The Philippines’ Department of Health yesterday published new graphic warnings that will be included on cigarette packs, according to a story on ABS-CBN.

AR Optimizes Footprint AR Packaging Acquires Maju Jaya Davidoff Goes Regal in Latest Cigar and Accessories Line Delfortgroup Acquires Shamrock Essentra Launches New Website Domino Builds Factory in China