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In May 2019, addressing a press briefing, Minister of Finance, Mangala Samaraweera announced the government’s willingness to entertain applications from cigarette importers. He also declared that the government is considering a proposal to import Chinese cigarettes. Minister further justified this a... [read more]
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South Asia comprises a contiguous block of eight countries representing the most populous and perhaps the most culturally diverse region in the world. As a new world plant, tobacco was introduced in the region in the early 16th century and spread across different agroclimatic zones that created seve... [read more]
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Director’s Cut 1: The birth of a baby
It was sometime in the latter half of the year 2017. The same time, or just before the time, the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World thing got off the ground. Just before the FCTC Knowledge Hub on Article 5.3 was launched. Yes, that was the time we here in CCT ... [read more]
