International Updates

  Cigarette companies skirt advertising ban Part 1 Two years after the advertising ban on tobacco products was first implemented in the Philippines, its effects have yet to make considerable impact on the sales of cigarettes, indicating a long road ahead for the campaign to reduce the consumption of these products. Financial reports of tobacco companies

Philippines a haven for cigarette smugglers – ABS-CBNMay 27, 2009 Chay Florentino Hofileña [Table]: Summary of Apprehended Cigarette Shipments 1998 to March 2009 (First of two parts) Fisherman Lino Bocalan became legend in the 1950s to 1960s after he chanced upon an alternative and more lucrative profession: cigarette smuggling. Beneath the seawaters of his sleepy

No cigarettes in Sukhothai By Pichet NetbutraThe Nation In a move to mark the World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Sukhothai was yesterday declared as the country’s first anti-smoking historic city. Provincial health official Dr Boonterm Tansurat said the project, sponsored by Thai Health Foundation, aimed to promote a culture of not smoking in

Around 40,000 Vietnamese die of cigarettes a year 21:22′ 03/06/2009 (GMT+7)     VietNamNet Bridge – As one of the countries with the most male smokers, the number of cigarette-related deaths in Vietnam is four-fold the number of casualties from traffic accidents.    The Health Ministry’s Health Treatment and Examination Agency chief Ly Ngoc Kinh

Clove Cigarettes May Prompt U.S., Indonesia Dispute (Update1) By Mark Drajem and Lorraine Woellert May 19 (Bloomberg) — A U.S. effort to discourage teenagers from smoking is running into opposition from Indonesia, whose 4 million clove farmers may lose a market. Cloves would be banned as a cigarette flavoring, along with cherry and chocolate, under

Plan for US Kretek Ban Sparks Diplomatic Ire – Jakarta GlobeMay 22, 2009 The United States Senate is currently debating a ban on Indonesian clove cigarettes because of the argument that the sweet flavor of the local kretek entice s teenagers and children to begin smoking. The clove additive, along with sweeteners like chocolate and

 Updated May 24, 2009 12:00 AM Hanging tobacco leaves MANILA, Philippines – Inspite of the global financial crisis, the tobacco industry is coming out strong and bullish this season. While many businesses have either downsized their operations or closed down, tobacco production and trading activities have been on the upswing. Up to P4 billion worth

  (Left-Right)Dr. Mom Kong, Director of Cambodia Movement for Health; Dr. Yel Daravuth-National Professional Officer, WHO Cambodia; the Dean of the school of Technical Medical Care; Ms. Bungon Ritthiphakdee, SEATCA director; Ms. Tan Yen Lian SEATCA packaging and labeling Program Manager; and NCHP Director, Dr. Lim Thae Pheang           During the launching of