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CAPHRA: Australia and Thailand show nicotine prohibition fuels illicit markets
Australia and Thailand are showing that nicotine prohibition does not eliminate demand, CAPHRA says. It shifts supply from regulated channels…
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Shift to Educative Tobacco Harm Reduction: Key to Undercutting Australia’s Illicit Trade
Australia’s record AUD $1.5 million fine against Tobacco Shed Pty Ltd, linked to businessman Sam Kanjo, exposes the flaws in…
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WHO EXIT BY THE UNITED STATES FORCES FCTC ACCOUNTABILITY: A TURNING POINT FOR ASIA PACIFIC POLICY
Wellington, New Zealand, 9 February 2026. The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) calls on Asia-Pacific governments…
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CAPHRA Warns Australian Senate: Prohibition Has Failed, Regulation Is the Only Way Forward
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has delivered a blunt message to the Australian Senate: the…
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NGOs’ “Dirty Ashtray” Award to New Zealand Exposes Deep Hypocrisy in Global Tobacco Control
CAPHRA strongly criticises the Global Alliance on Tobacco Control for presenting New Zealand with the “Dirty Ashtray Award” at WHO…
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Thailand’s Fast-Tracked Vaping Crackdown Risks Public Health Amid National Mourning
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) voices concern over Thailand’s Cabinet approval on 28 October 2025…
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Alarm at Singapore’s regressive vaping policy: treating all vaping as drug issue threatens evidence-based harm reduction
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today expressed deep concern over Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s…
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Tobacco harm reduction advocates demand urgent change as Australia’s tobacco wars expose global policy failures
As Australia’s tobacco control strategy descends into chaos with over 125 fire bombings, a thriving A$6.3 billion illicit market, and…
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CAPHRA Urges Vaping Manufacturers to Champion Environmental Leadership
In response to mounting concerns over the environmental impact of discarded vaping products, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm…
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Regulatory Void Fuels Illicit Markets and Public Health Risks, Warns CAPHRA
CAPHRA Calls for Proportionate Regulations to Combat Dangerous “Zombie Vapes” and Protect Consumers Across Asia Pacific In response to a…
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