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Philip Morris Aims To Launch IQOS In Two US States In 2024

Philip Morris International said it plans to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in two US states in 2024 as it doubles down on its shift away f...

Philip Morris To Consider Stake Sale In Biggest Pharma Unit: Report

Marlboro maker Philip Morris International is considering selling a stake in Vectura, its biggest pharmaceutical unit, according to a Wall Street Journal r...

BAT Appoints New Group Company Secretary

British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the appointment of Caroline Ferland as its new group company secretary and assistant general counsel.

BAT Agrees Deal To Sell Russian, Belarusian Businesses

British American Tobacco has announced it has formally entered into an agreement to sell its Russian and Belarusian businesses in compliance with local and...

France To Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes, Prime Minister Says

France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has told radio station RTL.

Cross-Border Trade In Norway Amounts To NOK 4.5bn In First Half

Cross-border trade in Norway amounted to NOK 4.5 billion between January and June this year, with shoppers making around 2.3 million day trips, according t...

British American Tobacco Posts Higher First-Half Profit

British American Tobacco has reported a jump in half-yearly profit, supported by higher cigarette prices and fast-growing demand for tobacco alternatives.

Philip Morris Beats Profit Estimates As Cost Pressures Ease Amid Steady Demand

Philip Morris International beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit, boosted by a let-up in soaring tobacco and labour costs and buoyant demand...