Conference looks into optimal tax system for tobacco
August 25, 2022 | 16:40
The current excise tax system on tobacco has many flaws. As the government is considering tax increases, experts have proposed the adoption of a mixed exercise system to harmonise various objectives.
Increase on special consumption tax vital to reduce smoking
September 27, 2018 | 10:00
The new cigarette tax rate of VND5,000 (US$0.2) per pack will help reduce the rate of tobacco consumption and strengthen the State budget, health experts have said.
Cigarette firm sues Australia over packaging law
November 21, 2011 | 16:12
Global tobacco firm Philip Morris said it is suing the Australian government over a new law requiring all cigarettes to be sold in plain packages.
China launches ban on smoking in public venues
May 01, 2011 | 13:43
China launched a ban on smoking in restaurants, bars and other indoor public spaces on Sunday but few expect it to have much of an impact in the tobacco-hooked country with more than 300 million smokers.
Stubbing out cigarettes in Europe
January 03, 2011 | 14:00
Spain on Sunday joined the list of European countries that ban smoking in cafes and restaurants.
600,000 die each year from passive smoking: study
November 26, 2010 | 09:44
Second-hand tobacco smoke kills upward of 600,000 people every year, nearly a third of them children, according to a first-ever global assessment released Friday.
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