LONDON, June 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new tobacco data. According to the new research, the cigarettes market will record a US$7.7 billion loss by 2021, compensated by the US$13.2 billion growth in heated tobacco products sales in the same period.
Euromonitor International’s new data show that in 2016, for the first time in decades, the value of the global cigarettes category as a proportion of total tobacco sales fell below 90 percent and by 2021 it will reach 86 percent. While cigarettes sales decline, the new research highlights growth in the use of vapour products but also further changes within this segment. Shane MacGuill, head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International comments: “The continued growth in vapour products and in particular the emergence of heated tobacco as a viable alternative mode of consumption, represent the major element of disruption for the tobacco industry.” The new research shows that heated tobacco will be the fastest-growing tobacco category in the next five years to reach US$ 15.4 billion in 2021, up from 2 billion in 2016, recording a 691 percent growth. According to the new data, in 2016:
For more information, please visit: http://blog.euromonitor.com/category/tobacco About Euromonitor International Euromonitor International is the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis. We have more than 40 years of experience publishing international market reports, business reference books and online databases on consumer markets. Contacts Euromonitor International Violetta Scola Global Media Relations Specialist Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 8024 EXT 1360 [email protected] Source: Euromonitor International View this news release online at: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170622005549/en --BERNAMA
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MINSK, Belarus, June 22 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- Beijing-Minsk Business Cooperation Promotion Fair was held in Minsk on June 21. Li Luxia, head of Beijing delegation and vice-chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-Council (CCPIT Beijing) said that Beijing is willing to constantly push the business cooperation communication and trade investment development with Minsk.
Li Luxia said that the friendly exchanges between China and Belarus have a long history. In September 2016, President Lukashenko paid a state visit to China and both sides announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual trust and mutual benefit. By the end of 2016, China-Belarus trade volume had reached US $1.524 billion. China became the third largest trade partner and also the largest trade partner in Asia of Belarus with a bright prospect for cooperation. In the context of the continuously deepening of the strategic partnership and the continuous development of the Belt and Road Initiative construction, Beijing held the Business Cooperation Promotion Fair in Minsk, which is a concrete practice for mutual construction as sister cities and Beijing's emphasis on economic and trade cooperation with Minsk. The Promotion Fair was held jointly by CCPIT Beijing and Minsk Branch of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More than 50 entrepreneurs from Minsk in the fields of food, art, clothing, pharmaceuticals, exhibitions, law, etc. and over 70 entrepreneurs from Beijing in the areas of energy, tourism, culture, agriculture, science and technology, economy and trade attended the Fair. Source: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-Council (CCPIT Beijing) Image Attachments Links: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=291741 --BERNAMA VIENNA, June 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Animalis edition of the prestigious World Branding Awards saw 92 brands from 35 countries named “Brand of the Year” in a glittering ceremony held at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna today. The Animalis edition of the Awards focused on pet and animal brands.
Animal Planet, FURminator, Hill's Prescription Diet, KONG, ORIJEN, Pedigree, Petplan, PURINA Pro Plan, Red Dingo, Tetra and Whiskas were announced as global winners. Regional winners were Equi-Trek (United Kingdom), Evidensia (Sweden), Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo (Germany) and Horze (Finland). National tier winners from Malaysia were Aquaria KLCC for Animal Education–Public Aquarium and Powercat for Cat Food–Dry/Kibble; while winners from Singapore were Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group for Veterinary Services/Pet Hospital and Pet Lovers Centre in the Pet Store Chain category. Four NGOs – the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (Indonesia), The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Kenya), The Jane Goodall Institute (United States) and Wildlife Friends Foundation (Thailand) – were also recognised for their work. The Awards celebrates the achievements of some of the greatest brands around the globe. Uniquely, winners are judged through three streams: brand valuation, consumer market research, and public online voting. Each brand was named “Brand of the Year” in their respective categories. The Awards is organised by the World Branding Forum, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing branding standards for the good of the branding community as well as consumers. It organises and sponsors a range of educational programmes, and has joint collaborations with leading universities and museums. The Forum also publishes branding news on its website that reaches a global audience of over 4 million visitors. “The Animalis edition of the Awards pays tribute to the achievements of pet and animals brands from around the world. Consumer votes count towards 70 per cent of the final score, so winning brands have to have built a strong relationship with their customers in order to win,” said Richard Rowles, Chairman of the World Branding Forum. “Over 60,000 pet and animal lovers from around the world voted for more than 800 brands from 35 countries. Winning brands have had to work hard to stand out from the tough competition,” said Peter Pek, Chief Executive of the Forum. The event was hosted by Stuart Freeman from Radio FM4 in Austria. For more information and the full list of winners, visit awards.brandingforum.org. About the World Branding Forum The World Branding Forum (WBF) is a registered global non-profit organisation. Its aims and activities are to provide raise the standards of branding for the good of the industry as well as consumers. The WBF produces, manages and supports a wide range of programmes covering research, development, education, recognition, networking and outreach. For more information, visit brandingforum.org. About the World Branding Awards The World Branding Awards is the premier awards of the World Branding Forum, a registered non-profit organisation. The awards recognises the achievements of some of the world’s best brands. There are three major tiers of awards – the Global Award is awarded to international brands, Regional Award for brands that cover a geographic region, while the National Award is awarded to brands that are household names in their country of origin. For more information, visit https://awards.brandingforum.org. Contacts World Branding Forum Peter Michaels +44 (0) 20 3743 9880 Source: World Branding Forum View this news release online at: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170621006077/en --BERNAMA TAN SRI AZMAN HOSTS HARI RAYA SHOPPING AND MAJLIS BERBUKA PUASA FOR LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN23/6/2017 KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group through its sports club, Kelab AmBank Group (KAG) invited 150 children from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh for Hari Raya shopping on 11 June 2017 and hosted a Majlis Berbuka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim on 16 June 2017.
In line with the spirit of Ramadhan, AmBank Group organises this annual charity event to bring happiness to the less fortunate children. The 150 children consisting 73 boys and 77 girls, aged between one to 18 years old, were ushered to Mydin Wholesale Hypermarket, USJ, Subang Jaya to shop for their new Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung. The Buka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group together with the Senior Management and AmBank Group staff was held at Dewan Merak Kayangan, Balai Felda, Jalan Gurney 1, Kuala Lumpur. “This is one activity which we look forward to every year in the holy month of Ramadan. This is one way for us to contribute to the less fortunate, in line with the Islamic teachings of caring, self discipline, sacrifice and sympathy to the less fortunate.” said Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Head, Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group who is also the President of Kelab AmBank Group. “We are delighted to have the children of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh to join us here today for Buka Puasa. Their presence certainly makes this Ramadhan a more meaningful and joyous occasion,” he added. This programme falls under AmKasih Programme which is a new platform for the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sustainable development initiatives. The AmKasih Programme focuses on “reaching out to the community” and serves as an umbrella for all AmBank Group’s CSR efforts to help the community. AmBank Group continuously plays a CSR role for the community at large, irrespective of race, creed or religion as we contribute to the sustainable development of the community within which we operate. This approach has been and will continue to be the mainstay in our approach to community care programmes. A project such as this helps to meet our objective to play an effective corporate role as a socially responsible corporate citizen. The treat for children is part of AmBank Group’s all-year round charity programme. The Group has always striven to play a significant role in contributing to society at large through initiatives such as these. In the past, many charity organisations have benefited from AmBank Group’s corporate social responsibility programmes. Source : AmBank Group FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Name : Syed Anuar Syed Ali Head, Group Corporate Communications and Marketing Tel : 03-2036 1703 Email : [email protected] CYBERJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) is pleased to inform that our offices throughout the country will be closed for several days in conjunction with the Hari Raya Eid ul-Fitr 2017 / 1438H celebration.
IRBM offices will be closed as follows: IRBM OFFICEHARI RAYA EID UL-FITR HOLIDAYS 2017 / 1438H Head Office and Branches in all states except Kedah, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu26 to 27 June 2017 IRBM Branches in Kedah, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu25 to 26 June 2017 Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Closure Notice UTCDATEDAYOPERATION HOUR Melaka / Perak / Pahang / Johor / Sabah / Miri / Kedah / Kelantan24 to 27 June 2017Saturday - TuesdayClose Kuala Lumpur23 June 2017FridayCounter until 1.00 p.m. 24 to 27 June 2017Saturday - TuesdayClose The closure involves all Tax Consultation Counters, Payment Centres, Stamping Offices, Contact Centre and Revenue Service Centres (RSC). Nevertheless, customers may still continue managing their taxation matters through our ezHASiL facilities (IRBM’s Electronic Services) by logging on to our official portal at www.hasil.gov.my. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29427 |
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