Tobacco
More countries now require tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warnings on cigarette packages
Canadian Cancer Society report highlights global progress on key tobacco
control measures
TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An international report
2025-11-18 13:01
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KT&G sees record quarterly revenue and operating profit in Q3, raises guidance based on double-digit growth
* Quarterly global cigarette revenue surpasses KRW 500 billion for the first time; cigarette& NGP performs solidly hand-in-hand * Acquires ASF jointly with Altria, modern product's global expansion to gain momentum SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G (KRX: 033780) presented ...
2025-11-06 15:49
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VAPORESSO's Decade of Innovation: Elevating Vaping Aesthetics with the XROS 5 Series Special Edition
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 10th anniversary year, VAPORESSO continues to prove that innovation is not only about technology but also about design. As one of the most innovative and style-forward vape brands, the company is expanding the legacy of its XROS series by unv...
2025-09-23 21:15
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KT&G announces additional shareholder returns, setting annual dividend per share at 6,000 KRW, signs MOU with Altria on nicotine pouch, etc.
* Additional share repurchase & cancelation of 260b KRW, targets double digit operating profit and revenue growth based on solid global business * Signs comprehensive MOU with American tobacco manufacturer Altria, for collaboration in all areas including nicotine pouch and health functional f...
2025-09-23 16:31
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Heaven Gifts Releases Latest Sustainability Report
* This year's Sustainability Report details key milestones across five focuses in 2024 * Continued dedication to compliance and self-regulation highlighted * Product safety a priority in bringing all-around adult user experience * Product lifecycle carbon footprint verification completed LO...
2025-06-30 22:21
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Global Panel Urges Rapid Reform of WHO and FCTC to Embrace Science, Transparency, and Consumer Voices
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) is leading a robust and candid panel discussion on Wednesday alongside the Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw, Poland. Consumer advocates will issue a resounding call for urgent reform of the taxpayer-funded World ...
2025-06-17 19:00
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Global Experts Warn WHO's Anti-Harm Reduction Stance Undermines World No Tobacco Day
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A panel of global tobacco harm reduction experts convened this week to criticize the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat for undermining the goals of World No Tobacco Day. The group expressed f...
2025-05-29 05:15
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Free online course from Knowledge•Action•Change introduces new approaches in fight against smoking-related death and disease
LONDON, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UK-based public health agency,
Knowledge•Action•Change
2025-03-10 16:47
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HABANOS, S.A. WELCOMES THE XXV FESTIVAL DEL HABANO WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROMEO Y JULIETA
* The exclusive Salón de Protocolo Cubanacán hosted 1,200 guests at an event where the Romeo y Julieta Amantes vitola (53 ring gauge x 153 mm length) was unveiled HAVANA, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The XXV Festival del Habano kicked off with a spectacularWelcome Evening, which in this editio...
2025-02-25 19:40
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KT&G to Hold 38th Annual General Meeting
- Annual General Meeting on Mar. 26th, agendas include director appointment SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation ("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) held a board meeting on the 25th and resolved the convening of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM"). ...
2025-02-25 17:51
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KT&G Successfully Improves Profitability in First Year of New Leadership, Promises Active Shareholder Returns
* New CEO's fundamental competitiveness improvement and financial structure optimization leads to parallel growth of full-year revenue and operating profit * 100% total shareholder return and 12.2% ROE in 2024, Active shareholder returns of 1.1 trillion or more for 2025 SEOUL, South Korea, Feb...
2025-02-06 15:22
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New Evidence-Based Information from NCCN Offers Tangible and Moral Support for People Trying to Quit Smoking
New NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Quitting Smoking showcases attainable and uplifting options that empower people with cancer to achieve better health outcomes. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer ...
2024-11-13 21:06
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Catch a Glimpse of The Madison 2024 September Live Auction
HONG KONG and BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of Madison Mid-Autumn Auction inAugust 2024, Madison Auction is pleased to present our September live sale, which will be held at Grand Hyatt Hotel,Hong Kong, on 21st September, Saturday. The sale contains four categories...
2024-09-19 14:03
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Accorto Regulatory Solutions joins GINN to Further Tobacco Harm Reduction Mission
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accorto Regulatory Solutions, an industry-leading regulatory compliance firm specializing in helping organizations bring their innovative FDA-regulated products to market, is proud to formally announce its membership in the Global Institute for Novel N...
2024-09-04 23:00
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SIHL's Core Businesses Achieve Robust Growth
Consumer Products Business Rebounds Rapidly Infrastructure and Environmental Protection Business Accounts for the Largest Share of the Group's Revenue and Profit HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited ("SIHL" or the "Company", together with its subsidiarie...
2024-08-29 20:04
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KT&G Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Reiterates Commitment to Shareholder Value Enhancement
* Revenue increased by 6.6% and operating profit by 30.6%, driven by robust performance in tobacco business * KT&G reaffirms commitment to maximizing corporate value with core business-driven growth and enhancing shareholder value through best-in-class shareholder return policy SEOUL, South K...
2024-08-08 15:23
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BAT'S GLOBAL PARTNERS, TOMORROWLAND AND THE McLAREN FORMULA 1 TEAM, UNITE TO BRING THE WORLDS OF MUSIC AND MOTORSPORT TOGETHER
From fast tracks to soundtracks, both partners will collaborate for a weekend of firsts over the Belgium GP and Tomorrowland summer festival LONDON, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For a third year, the worlds of speed and sound collide as two of BAT's global partners – the McLaren F1 Team and Tom...
2024-07-26 16:00
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KT&G to hold the 37th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
* The agenda for appointing President tabled for the meeting, which will be held onMarch 28, at the KT&G Human Resources Development Center in Daejeon, South Korea SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation ("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) held a board meeting tod...
2024-02-28 21:23
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KT&G reports 2023 second quarter results; Overseas Heat Not Burn volume growth of 72.7%
* Plans to announce share repurchase & cancellation of KRW 300 billion and declare an interim dividend for the first time SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780),South Korea's leading tobacco manufacturer, today announced financial...
2023-08-03 16:23
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Nearly 80% of Doctors Worldwide Mistakenly Believe Nicotine Causes Lung Cancer, Thwarting Efforts to Help One Billion Smokers Quit
Survey of more than 15,000 physicians in 11 countries uncovers need for further education The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World invites researchers to propose new analysis & educational programs * On average, nearly 77% of doctors mistakenly believe nicotine causes lung cancer and 78% ...
2023-07-20 07:00
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