Cannabis

More than 500kg of cannabis detected at Pasir Panjang scanning station

A total of 902 packets of cannabis, weighing about 509kg was uncovered.

Thailand plans new cannabis rules to rein in dispensary boom

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, but has since tightened its regulation in a series of policy changes.

Cannabis industry claims more smoke than hard scientific evidence

Cannabis plants being grown in a California farm. Commercial cultivation is surging despite questions about the benefits of cannabis products

Philippine navy find Chinese rocket debris, bags of cannabis floating in South China Sea

The cannabis was in 32 plastic bags and weighed 16kg in total.

Australia doctors, pharmacists warn of ‘excessive’ medical cannabis prescriptions

Those working in emergency departments were calling for more resources to deal with growing numbers of patients.

Germany to restrict online cannabis sales to curb ballooning imports

Germany became the ninth country to legalise recreational use of cannabis from April 2024.

Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare

A social media post by US President Donald Trump said CBD could reduce disease progression.

Thailand’s cannabis industry eyes revival under PM Anutin who backed its rise

Thailand's cannabis industry is eyeing a new lease of life under new PM Anutin Charnvirakul.

Former Suntory CEO says innocent of drug possession after probe

The home of Mr Takeshi Niinami, seen here in a 2016 photo, was raided by Japanese police for cannabis-based drugs.

Cannabis poisonings in the US rising, mostly among kids

Four deaths since 2009 have been judged by America’s Poison Centres as likely caused by cannabis poisoning.

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