Production Report for April & May 2021
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International
May 19 -Vaping Post
Vaping should be included in New Zealand’s smokefree Aotearoa Plan
https://www.vapingpost.com/2021/05/19/vaping-should-be-included-in-nzs-smokefree-aotearoa-plan/
AUSTRALIA
May 20 – Mirage News
Budget to enable health reforms positive for smokefree
https://www.miragenews.com/budget-to-enable-health-reforms-positive-for-563399/
HONG KONG
May 21 – VAPE HK
Budget to enable health reforms positive for smokefree
https://vape.hk/budget-to-enable-health-reforms-positive-for-smokefree/
UK
26 May – Vapers Digest UK
‘Harm reduction advocates to observe May 30 as World Vape Day’ and ‘Historic’ Bill To Regulate Vaping In Philippines Nears Senate’
https://vapers.org.uk/vapers-digest-26th-may-2/
New Zealand
May 30 – NZ Scoop
Kiwis celebrate World Vape Day but more action required
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2105/S00553/kiwis-celebrate-world-vape-day-but-more-action-required.htm
May 30 – NZ Voxy
Kiwis celebrate World Vape Day but more action required – AVCA
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/387928
May 28 – Vapers Digest UK –
‘NZ Wants Vaping Starter Kits Like UK’, ‘Kiwis celebrate World Vape Day’ & ‘CAPHRA supports ‘historic’ vaping bill’ & ‘WHO’s latest tobacco report’
https://vapers.org.uk/vapers-digest-28th-may/
May 28 – Vaping Post
Kiwis reminded that more action is required on World Vape Day
https://www.vapingpost.com/2021/05/28/kiwis-reminded-that-more-action-is-required-on-world-vape-day/
May 28 – Planet of the Vapes UK
Missed opportunities in New Zealand
https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-05-28_missed-opportunities-in-new-zealand.html
May 28 – Scoop
WHO’s latest tobacco report – an ‘epic fail’ for public health
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2105/S00359/whos-latest-tobacco-report-an-epic-fail-for-public-health.htm
May 28 – Voxy
WHO’s latest tobacco report – an ‘epic fail’ for public health – CAPHRA
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/387851
May 27 – NZ Health Central
Kiwis celebrate World Vape Day, but more action required
https://healthcentral.nz/kiwis-celebrate-world-vape-day-but-more-action-required-avca/
May 25 – Planet of the Vapes UK
NZ wants vaping starter kits like UK
https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-05-25_nz-wants-vaping-starter-kits-like-uk.html
May 24 – UK Vapers Digest
‘2021 New Zealand budget On health reforms positive for smokefree campaign’ & ‘Asian Consumers to Celebrate… ‘Safer Choice’ on World Vape Day’
https://vapers.org.uk/vapers-digest-24th-may/
May 25 – Scoop
Historic bill to regulate vaping in Philippines nears Senate
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2105/S00318/historic-bill-to-regulate-vaping-in-philippines-nears-senate.htm
May 25 – NZ Voxy
Historic bill to regulate vaping in Philippines nears Senate
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/387630
May 22 – 24 ShareUpdates
New Zealand budget on health reforms positive for smokefree campaign
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/22/2021-new-zealand-budget-on-health-reforms-positive-for-smokefree-campaign/
May 20 – New Zealand Herald
Budget 2021: $36.6 million spend on Smokefree 2025 goal
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/budget-2021-366-million-spend-on-smokefree-2025-goal/QCRXPWNUZO3SUSFZPRSG63IHCY/
May 20 – Health Central
Ex-smokers need to tell Govt the key to smokefree
https://healthcentral.nz/ex-smokers-need-to-tell-govt-the-key-to-smokefree/
May 20 – Voxy
Budget to enable health reforms positive for smokefree – AVCA
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/387346
May 20 – Scoop & Business Scoop
Budget to enable health reforms positive for smokefree
http://business.scoop.co.nz/2021/05/20/budget-to-enable-health-reforms-positive-for-smokefree/
May 19 – 24SHARE Updates
154 Solons Sponsor Bill Regulating E-cigs, HTPs
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/19/154-lawmakers-sponsor-bill-regulating-e-cigs-htps/
May 19 – Maharlika TV
House to Pass Landmark Bill Regulating E-cigs and Tobacco Products
https://maharlika.tv/2021/05/19/house-to-pass-landmark-bill-regulating-e-cigs-and-heated-tobacco-products-to-curb-cigarette-smoking/
May 19 – Republika
154 Solons Push for Law Regulating E-cigs
https://republika-online.com/154-solons-push-for-law-regulating-e-cigs-htps/
May 19 – Metro News Central
154 Solons endorse Bill Regulating E-cigs, HTPs
http://metronewscentral.net/in-and-around-the-metro/154-solons-endorse-bill-regulating-e-cigs-htps
May 14 – Voxy
Budget 2021 Should Fund Vaping ‘starter Packs’ As In UK
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/386960
May 14 – Scoop
Budget 2021 Should Fund Vaping ‘starter Packs’ As In UK
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2105/S00122/budget-2021-should-fund-vaping-starter-packs-as-in-uk.htm
May 11 – Vaping Post
Ex-Smokers Encouraged to Give Their Input on Govt’s Smokefree Plan
https://www.vapingpost.com/2021/05/11/ex-smokers-encouraged-to-give-their-input-on-govts-smokefree-plan/
May 11 – InfraNews EDM
Is vaping the way to a smokefree Aotearoa?
https://www.infrastructurenews.co.nz/vaping-way-smokefree-aotearoa/
May 10 – Scoop
Ex-smokers Need To Tell Govt The Key To Smokefree
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2105/S00065/ex-smokers-need-to-tell-govt-the-key-to-smokefree.htm
May 10 – Voxy
Ex-smokers need to tell Govt the key to smokefree – Aotearoa Vapers Community Advocacy
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/386644
May 5 – Infrastructure News
Is vaping the way to a smokefree Aotearoa?
https://www.infrastructurenews.co.nz/vaping-way-smokefree-aotearoa/
May 5 – Safety News
Is vaping the way to a smokefree Aotearoa?
https://www.safetynews.co.nz/vaping-way-smokefree-aotearoa/
May 3 – Vapor Voice
New Zealand Vape Group Says Government Supports Vaping
https://vaporvoice.net/2021/05/03/new-zealand-vape-group-says-government-supports-vaping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-zealand-vape-group-says-government-supports-vaping
May 3 – Scoop
$1.6m On Vape To QuitStrong Proves Govt Knows What Works
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2105/S00013/16m-on-vape-to-quitstrong-proves-govt-knows-what-works.htm
May 3 – Vape HK
‘Vaping – A Friend Not Foe To Achieving Smokefree Aotearoa’
https://vape.hk/vaping-a-friend-not-foe-to-achieving-smokefree-aotearoa/
May 3 – Vapers Digest – Scoop
$1.6m On Vape To QuitStrong Proves Govt Knows What Works
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2105/S00013/16m-on-vape-to-quitstrong-proves-govt-knows-what-works.htm
May 2 – Voxy
Vaping ‘a friend not foe to achieving Smokefree Aotearoa’ – AVCA
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/386179
May 2 – Scoop
Vaping – ‘A Friend Not Foe To Achieving Smokefree Aotearoa’
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2105/S00017/vaping-a-friend-not-foe-to-achieving-smokefree-aotearoa.htm
April 21 – Vaping Post NZ:
Tackling Maori and Pasifika Smoking Rates Must Remain a Priority
https://www.vapingpost.com/2021/04/21/nz-tackling-maori-and-pasifika-smoking-rates-must-remain-a-priority/
April 15 – Planet of the Vapes
Elevate Vaping as a Safe Switch
https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-04-15_elevate-vaping-as-a-safe-switch.html
April 15 – Scoop
Govt’s Smokefree Plan Overlooks Vaping Alternative
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2104/S00113/govts-smokefree-plan-overlooks-vaping-alternative.htm
April 15 – Voxy
Fresh approach proposed to Smokefree 2025 – Ayesha Verrall
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/385256
April 12 – Health Central NZ
NZ smokefree action plan must elevate vaping as a safe switch
https://healthcentral.nz/nz-smokefree-action-plan-must-elevate-vaping-as-a-safe-switch/
April 12 – Voxy
Smokefree action plan must elevate vaping as a safe switch – AVCA
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/385051
April 12 – Scoop
Smokefree Action Plan Must Elevate Vaping As A Safe Switch
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2104/S00081/smokefree-action-plan-must-elevate-vaping-as-a-safe-switch.htm
April 8 – Planet of the Vapes
Consumer Organisation Concerned About Vape Shop Securit Consumer Organisation Concerned About Vape Shop Security
https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-04-08_consumer-organisation-concerned-about-vape-shop-security.html
April 7 – Stuff
Retailers warn vape regulations will see a return to smoking
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/manawatu-top-stories/300270521/retailers-warn-vape-regulations-will-see-a-return-to-smoking
April 6 – 24shareupdates
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/04/06/draft-regulations-to-worsen-new-zealand-vape-shop-security/
April 6 – Vape HK
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
https://vape.hk/vape-shop-security-will-worsen-if-draft-regulations-pass/
April 6 – Voxy
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/384707
April 6 – Scoop
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2104/S00047/vape-shop-security-will-worsen-if-draft-regulations-pass.htm
April 6 – Vape HK
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
https://vape.hk/vape-shop-security-will-worsen-if-draft-regulations-pass/
April 6 – Voxy
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/384707
April 6 – Scoop
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2104/S00047/vape-shop-security-will-worsen-if-draft-regulations-pass.htm
Philippines
May 31 – Manila Times
WHO Tobacco Report Disturbing- Group
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/05/31/news/national/who-tobacco-report-disturbing-group/1801301
May 30 – Metro News Central
WHO’s Latest Tobacco Report Tagged as Epic Fail for Public Health
http://metronewscentral.net/in-and-around-the-metro/whos-latest-tobacco-report-tagged-as-epic-fail-for-public-health
May 30 – Manila Standard
Asian Pacific Consumer Group Says WHOI’s Latest Tobacco Report confusing to Public Interest
https://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/355833/asian-pacific-consumer-group-says-who-s-latest-tobacco-report-confusing-to-public-health.html
May 29 – 24SHARE Updates
Asian Consumer Group Dismisses WHO’s Latest Tobacco report as Epic Fail
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/29/asian-consumer-group-dismisses-whos-latest-tobacco-report-as-epic-fail/
May 27 – Manila Times
Passage of Bill Regulating E-cigarettes Lauded
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/05/27/news/national/passage-of-bill-regulating-e-cigarettes-lauded/1800740
May 26 – Manila Standard
Vaping HTP Bill Goes to Senate After House Nod
https://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/355517/vaping-htp-bill-goes-to-senate-after-house-nod.html
May 26 – Metro News
Central Consumer Group Welcomes Approval of Historic Bill
http://metronewscentral.net/in-and-around-the-metro/asian-consumer-group-welcomes-approval-of-historic-vaping-bill
May 25 – Scoop
Historic bill to regulate vaping in Philippines nears Senate
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2105/S00318/historic-bill-to-regulate-vaping-in-philippines-nears-senate.htm
May 25 – NZ Voxy
Historic bill to regulate vaping in Philippines nears Senate
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/387630
May 22 – 24 ShareUpdates
New Zealand budget on health reforms positive for smokefree campaign
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/22/2021-new-zealand-budget-on-health-reforms-positive-for-smokefree-campaign/
May 21 – 24SHARE Updates
CAPHRA Supports Historic Vaping Bill
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/26/caphra-supports-historic-vaping-bill-passed-by-filipino-congressmen/
May 19 – 24SHARE Updates
154 Solons Sponsor Bill Regulating E-cigs, HTPs
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/19/154-lawmakers-sponsor-bill-regulating-e-cigs-htps/
May 19 – Maharlika TV
House to Pass Landmark Bill Regulating E-cigs and Tobacco Products
https://maharlika.tv/2021/05/19/house-to-pass-landmark-bill-regulating-e-cigs-and-heated-tobacco-products-to-curb-cigarette-smoking/
May 19 – Republika
154 Solons Push for Law Regulating E-cigs
https://republika-online.com/154-solons-push-for-law-regulating-e-cigs-htps/
May 19 – Metro News Central
154 Solons endorse Bill Regulating E-cigs, HTPs
http://metronewscentral.net/in-and-around-the-metro/154-solons-endorse-bill-regulating-e-cigs-htps
May 6 – 24SHARE Updates
Filipino Consumers Denounce Foreign Charities Violation of Country’s Sovereignty
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/05/06/filipino-consumers-denounce-foreign-charities-violation-of-countrys-sovereignty/
May 5 -Metro News Central
Solons Probe on Questionable Foreign Grants Gets Support
http://metronewscentral.net/in-and-around-the-metro/solons-probe-on-questionable-foreign-grants-gets-support
May 5 – People’s Journal
Groups urge gov’t to stop foreign charities from undermining PH sovereignty
https://journalnews.com.ph/groups-urge-govt-to-stop-foreign-charities-from-undermining-ph-sovereignty/?fbclid=IwAR0eFGlZrB3YLomxcfLuekRiyozvrQkARVBNyYZLEIRelRAH0JAU-2tOkxg
May 5 – Manila Standard
Probe on Questionable Foreign Grants Gains Support
https://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/353654/probe-on-questionable-foreign-grants-gains-support.html
May 5 – Republika
Solons probe on questionable foreign grants receives support
https://republika-online.com/solons-probe-on-questionable-foreign-grants-receives-support/
May 5 – Maharlika TV
Consumers express alarm over foreign charities to defy PH sovereinghty
https://maharlika.tv/2021/05/05/consumers-express-alarm-over-foreign-charities-attempts-to-defy-ph-sovereignty/
April 22 – Maharlika TV
Switching to Non-combustible alternatives to cigarette improves vascular health
https://maharlika.tv/2021/04/21/switching-to-non-combustible-alternatives-to-cigarette-improves-vascular-health-study/
April 22 – Manila Standard
Groups ask FDA DOH to stop soliciting Bloomberg Money
https://manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/352460/groups-ask-doh-fda-to-stop-soliciting-bloomberg-money.html
April 22 – People Journal
FDA Urged to Reject Foreign Money Influencing local Policy
https://journal.com.ph/news/nation/fda-urged-to-reject-foreign-money-influencing-local-policy/?fbclid=IwAR1JKVxhVe_m2btgtQC-44GoTVWpki8uYChxeolfzbvOM8epy_j9OYruCZ0
April 21 – 24SHARE Philippines
FDA Urged to Cut Ties with Anti-Vaping Foundations
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/04/21/philippines-fda-urged-to-cut-ties-with-anti-vaping-foundations/
April 21 – Metro News Central
Consumer Groups Ask FDA to End Ties with Bloomberg
http://metronewscentral.net/metro-business/consumer-groups-ask-fda-to-end-ties-with-bloomberg-philanthropies
April 15 – Manila Times
Dental group clarifies stand on e-cigarettes
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/04/15/news/national/dental-group-clarifies-stand-on-e-cigarettes/863945/
Thailand
May 30 – Matichon
Thailand is Set to Locally Produce Cysitine for Smoking-Cessation Medicine
https://www.matichon.co.th/local/quality-life/news_2749721
May 31 – Ch7
E-cigarettes Attract Many New Smokers in Thailand
https://news.ch7.com/detail/489707
May 11 – Voice TV
Research Shows Smokers Face Much Higher Risk of Untimely Death
https://voicetv.co.th/read/Yj5GN0X-P
May 11 – Siamrath
Jacek Olczak Becomes New CEO of Philip Morris International, Pursues Smoke-Free Society
https://siamrath.co.th/n/243347
May 10 – MGR Online
Disease Control Department Warns all Types of Cigarettes Hurt Lungs, Raise COVID-19 Risks
https://mgronline.com/goodhealth/detail/9640000043572
May 7 – Bangkok Biz News
Philip Morris Plans to Stop Selling Cigarettes, Focus on Smoke-Free Alternatives in Japan in 10 Years
https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/detail/936705
May 6 – Daily News
Philippines is Preparing to Cancel Thai Products’ Tariff Privileges over Multibillion Cigarette Row
https://www.dailynews.co.th/article/841083
May 6 – Bangkok Biz News
Activist Warns Excise Department’s Proposed Cigarette Tax Rates Will Hurt Thailand
https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/recommended/detail/2869
May 4 – Post Today
Doctor: Quit Smoking While Waiting for COVID-19 Vaccine for Immunity’s Sake
https://www.posttoday.com/life/healthy/651955
May 3 – Komchadluek
Academic Recommends Single Cigarette Tax Rate based on WHO Technical Manual
https://www.komchadluek.net/news/government-of-thailand/465595
May 1 – Voa Thai
US Plans to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
https://www.voathai.com/a/fda-menthol-cigarette-ban-health-disparities-smoker/5873604.html
April 21 – Thai PBS
US Research Shows E-Cigarette Use Raises COVID-19 Infection Risk by 5 Times
https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/303541
April 21 – Thai Post
Marine Department Promotes No-Smoking Culture
https://www.thaipost.net/main/detail/100192
April 20 – RYT9
Tobacco Stock Plunge Hurts Europe’s Stock Markets
https://www.ryt9.com/s/iq18/3216561
April 18 – Siamrath
King’s College London: E-Cigarette is Effective Tool for Smoking Cessation
https://siamrath.co.th/n/236517
April 18 – Thai Post
Anti-Smoking Activist Calls for Careful Review of Cigarette Tax
https://www.thaipost.net/main/detail/99824
April 14 – Matichon
Thailand Had Better Strictly Enforce Laws against Smoking
https://www.matichon.co.th/local/quality-life/news_2673562
April 12 – 77Kaoded Chai Nat
Monastic Chief Declares Local Temples Smoking-Free Zones
https://www.77kaoded.com/news/kewalee-gerdnoi/2096712
April 12 – Voxy
Smokefree action plan must elevate vaping as a safe switch – AVCA
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/385051
April 9 – Matichon
E-Cigarette Solution Sellers Nabbed in Trat
https://www.matichon.co.th/local/crime/news_2667031
April 9 – Banmuang
Mekong Riverine Unit Found Smuggled Cigarettes on Riverbank
https://www.banmuang.co.th/news/crime/229735
April 8 – Planet of the Vapes
Consumer Organisation Concerned About Vape Shop Securit Consumer Organisation Concerned About Vape Shop Security
https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-04-08_consumer-organisation-concerned-about-vape-shop-security.html
April 7 – Stuff
Retailers warn vape regulations will see a return to smoking
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/manawatu-top-stories/300270521/retailers-warn-vape-regulations-will-see-a-return-to-smoking
April 7 – Thairath
Roll-Your-Own Cigarette Consumption Rises by 3 Times in 3 Years
https://www.thairath.co.th/news/business/market-business/2064989
April 6 – 24shareupdates
Vape shop security will worsen if draft regulations pass
https://www.24shareupdates.com/2021/04/06/draft-regulations-to-worsen-new-zealand-vape-shop-security/
April 6 – MGR Online
Bt100,000 Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Prompt Bt1Million Fine
https://mgronline.com/local/detail/9640000032640
April 5 – Thansettakjj
At Least Bt60 Billion a Year from New Cigarette Tax Rates
https://www.thansettakij.com/content/money_market/474692
April 5 -Post Today
Tobacco Authority of Thailand Dismisses Plan to Offer Low-Cost Cigarettes
https://www.posttoday.com/finance-stock/news/649722
April 3 – Thai Post
Researches Shows E-Cigarette Threatens Health, Causes Genetic Disorders to Babies
https://www.thaipost.net/main/detail/98134
April 3 – MGR Online
Tobacco Authority of Thailand Struggles for Survival
https://mgronline.com/daily/detail/9640000031729
April 2 – Banmuang
Researches Shows E-Cigarette Threatens Health, Causes Genetic Disorders to Babies
https://www.banmuang.co.th/news/education/228942
April 2 – Prachatai
Researches Shows E-Cigarette Threatens Health, Causes Genetic Disorders to Babies
https://prachatai.com/journal/2021/04/92411
April 1 – Prachachat
Tobacco Taxes Total Bt26.12 Billion in Five Months
https://www.prachachat.net/finance/news-641023
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