Archive for June, 2006

Thailand Tightens Checks on Cigarettes

The customs office at Incheon International Airport has advised South Koreans departing for Thailand to carry no more than 10 packs of cigarettes as the Southeast Asian country enforces strict customs clearance checks on tobacco. Continue

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Altria Shares Still Seen As Good Buy Despite Legal Overhang

Investor frustration with Altria continues to mount with an ongoing Florida personal injury case, but shares of the tobacco giant still look attractive, according to Morgan Stanley analyst David Adelman. Continue

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Pfizer Japan Surveys Smokers

Tokyo, June 26, 2006 (JCN) - Pfizer Japan announced on June 23 the results of its latest attitude survey of smokers in Japan. Continue

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German plans airline for smokers

A German entrepreneur plans to launch the world's first smokers' airline next year, promising a return to the times before planes became smoke-free zones. Continue

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Tobacco retailers tested on fake IDs

How good are local retailers at spotting fake IDs, turning down minors trying to buy tobacco or recognizing tricks minors use? Continue

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