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BAT vaccine in pre-clinical tests
02 Apr 2020.
Pre-clinical testing is under way on BAT’s potential vaccine for COVID-19 which uses fast-growing tobacco plant technology, according to a company press release.
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BAT publishes sustainability report
01 Apr 2020.
BAT has released its new sustainability report which aims to reduce the health impact of its business by offering less risky products to consumers, according to a company press release.
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Imperial Brands signs deal for new credit
31 Mar 2020.
Imperial Brands has announced a new EUR 3.5 billion (USD 3.8 billion) multi-currency revolving credit facility (RCF).
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| JAPAN |
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Smoking ban to still go ahead
31 Mar 2020.
The Tokyo ban on smoking in bars and restaurants will still go ahead from April 1, despite the Tokyo Olympics being postponed until 2021, reported Channel News Asia.
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RELX wins Red Dot Award
30 Mar 2020.
RELX Technology has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020 for its latest e-cigarette, RELX Infinity, the company reported.
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Imperial factory remains open
27 Mar 2020.
Despite the government lockdown due to the coronavirus, the Imperial Tobacco factory in Petone is still operating, reports Newshub.
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Tobacco marketing season delayed
26 Mar 2020.
Malawi’s Tobacco Commission has announced that the opening of the tobacco marketing season will be delayed by at least one month due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports The Maravi Post.
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Altria pledges USD 1 million in Corona relief
24 Mar 2020.
Altria will donate USD 1 million to help immediate local coronavirus relief efforts in Richmond, Virginia, according to a company press release.
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PMI temporarily suspends operations
24 Mar 2020.
Philip Morris International will pause operations at Philip Morris Manufacturing and Technology Bologna, according to a company press release.
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Tobacco auction suspended
24 Mar 2020.
The Tobacco Board in Karnataka, India, has suspended the auction of tobacco in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported The Hindu.
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