Japan’s CBD market reached more than $170 million (¥27 billion) last year, and further growth is anticipated following the enactment of changes in the nation’s main cannabis law, according to […]
Japan’s CBD market hits $170 million and should keep growing, report suggests Read More »
A draft law that would recriminalize cannabis in Thailand could severely restrict the business in CBD and other extracts derived from hemp flowers. Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has said he
New Thai government likely to crack down on both marijuana and CBD Read More »
The government of Pakistan announced a new law that will finally establish a regulatory body for cannabis after years of discussion and political turmoil that have delayed the industries’ development.
New regulatory agency in Pakistan will oversee both hemp and marijuana Read More »
Japan’s House of Representatives has signed off on an amendment that would loosen up rules for hemp while tightening regulation of marijuana. Central to the amendment is a provision that
Changes in Japan likely to limit cannabinoid production to medical hemp only Read More »
Thai hemp stakeholders are pressing the new government for clarity regarding the potential rescheduling of marijuana and limiting hemp to fiber and seed products, essentially wiping out the CBD business.
Changes under new Thai government could wipe out CBD business Read More »
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh could soon see hemp legalized, according to signals from recent government deliberations. A committee headed by state Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has recommended
Government talks indicate hemp advancing in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh Read More »
Officials in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are intensifying the study of hemp’s potential for a broad range of medical and health applications, according to Revenue Minister Jagat Singh
Committee in northern Indian state intensifies study of industrial hemp Read More »
India’s Technology Development Board (TDB) has pledged $1.4 million to support development of technology for bast fiber processing of industrial hemp, flax, nettle and other plants. TDB, a part of
Indian government supports tech development for fibers with $1.4 million Read More »
Hong Kong has banned CBD, adopting harsh criminal punishment aligned with China’s zero-tolerance policy which led to a ban on the mainland last year. The new policy, approved last October
Following China, Hong Kong criminalizes CBD under harsh penalties Read More »
A Korean pharmaceutical maker said it will partner with a Japanese company to complete development of a CBD “film” for oral intake. CTC Bio, Gyeonggi-do province in Korea, said Japan’s
Korean, Japanese partners to make, distribute advanced oral CBD product Read More »
