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Feb 10
Competition in Korea’s medical cannabis market heats up

The South Korean government is actively considering the cultivation and import of cannabis-based drugs in the near future. As such, bio-companies in Korea are taking proactive steps to dominate the related market. Currently, the use of cannabis-based drugs in Korea is strictly limited to official and academic purposes under the Narcotics Control Act. Additionally, only […]

Feb 10
Thailand companies make marijuana investments after legal shift

Thailand’s Green Gold Rush: Cash in on Thailand’s marijuana and hemp business, now worth over 1.2 billion baht ($35 million)! With the decriminalization of cultivation and use of these plants, companies large and small are flocking to invest, making Thailand a budding hub for cannabis commerce. Breaking News: Starting Thursday, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration […]

Feb 10
Weed’s next frontier is in Asia

With Thailand’s recent legalization of home marijuana cultivation in 2022 and positive developments in South Korea, Japan, and Malaysia for medical applications, the region is quickly warming up to the benefits of cannabis. Industry experts at Prohibition Partners predict that the weed market could reach $100 billion by 2026. This shift in attitudes towards cannabis […]

Feb 10
Malaysia eyes Thailand’s medical cannabis policy, as Kuala Lumpur contemplates its own marijuana strategy

Malaysia may soon be following in Thailand’s footsteps towards legalizing cannabis for medical use. According to Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, he recently had a discussion with his Malaysian counterpart, Khairy Jamaluddin, about the potential benefits of the herb. With plans to further this conversation during Khairy’s visit to Thailand in November, it’s an exciting […]

Feb 10
Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

Malaysia is determined to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes and has turned to neighboring Thailand for inspiration. In a move to gain valuable insights, the health ministry will meet with their Thai counterparts during a gathering of APEC health ministers next week. Thailand, which is the first Asian nation to decriminalize the […]

Oct 10
53% want Singapore to explore legalising cannabis for medical use.

Hey followers! Did you know that more than half of Singaporeans and permanent residents are open to considering the legalisation of cannabis for medical use? A recent survey showed that 53% of those polled believe that the Republic should at least contemplate the idea. This is a hot topic, especially with the changing attitudes towards […]