New Zealand legalizes medical cannabis for domestic, export markets
A bill to legalize medical marijuana on Tuesday won the approval of New Zealand’s parliamentarians on its third and final vote, paving the way for companies to manufacture MMJ products for domestic and international markets.
Draft medical marijuana law in Thailand breezes through key hurdle
A draft bill to legalize medical cannabis in Thailand breezed through a key hurdle in the National Legislative Assembly when 145 lawmakers voted to advance the proposed law.
South Korea Legislature passes medical cannabis law, first in East Asia
South Korea is looking to become the first country in East Asia to legalize medical cannabis, marking a significant milestone in the global industry and a potential turning point in how the drug is perceived in traditionally conservative societies.
Report: $5.5 billion up for grabs if Australia legalizes cannabis
A new report pegs Australia’s recreational cannabis market at 7.8 billion Australian dollars ($5.5 billion) – assuming a fully legal and regulated market is put in place by 2023.