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From InterTabac: Hong Kong Nanyang Brothers Tobacco’s Debut — A Century-Old Tobacco Brand Signals a Pivot to Next-Generation Products

On the world map of the tobacco industry, the InterTabac trade fair in Dortmund is undoubtedly one of the most influential stages of the year. Every September, it serves not only as a showcase for products but also as a barometer for industry trends. In 2025, this stage welcomed a particularly notable presence — Hong Kong Nanyang Brothers Tobacco, a company with over a century of history.

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World Vape Show 2025: A Reflection of Industry Shifts Amid Declining Foot Traffic

The World Vape Show 2025 officially opened its doors on June 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing over 300 exhibitors from around the globe. Spanning categories such as vape devices, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches, the event showcased innovations in hardware, e-liquid formulation, materials, packaging, and integrated solutions.

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Why South Korea May Be Asia’s Most Underrated Vape Market

While attention in the global vape industry often gravitates toward the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets like Southeast Asia, South Korea has quietly grown into one of China’s top three e-cigarette export destinations—trailing only the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2024, China’s vape exports to Korea reached $716 million, up 1.57% year-over-year. But numbers alone don’t tell the full story.

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May,01 2025

Malaysia’s Fragmented Ban Signals Regional Crossroads

As Southeast Asia emerges as a vital battleground for the global vape industry, Malaysia—a market long considered a launchpad for regional expansion—is now at the center of regulatory upheaval. Under the 2024 Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852), Malaysia is moving toward a new era of tobacco and vape control. But as implementation approaches, a patchwork of state-level legislation is creating uncertainty, tension, and opportunity—all at once.

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Insights and Discoveries

From InterTabac: Hong Kong Nanyang Brothers Tobacco’s Debut — A Century-Old Tobacco Brand Signals a Pivot to Next-Generation Products

America’s Vape Market: A Turning Point for Chinese Brands

World Vape Show 2025: A Reflection of Industry Shifts Amid Declining Foot Traffic

Why South Korea May Be Asia’s Most Underrated Vape Market

Malaysia’s Fragmented Ban Signals Regional Crossroads