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Singapore may allow scientifically proven medical cannabinoids

Singapore’s government signaled it could be ready to follow regional neighbors Thailand and South Korea in allowing pharmaceutical…

News February 15
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In unusual move, Thailand to revoke foreign patent requests on marijuana

Thailand’s military government ordered the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to revoke within three months foreign companies' patent…

News January 28
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Slideshow: 2018 International Cannabis Business Year in Review

Cannabis continued to make headlines around the globe in 2018, from the historic legalization of recreational use in…

News December 28
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Thailand legalizes marijuana for medical use, research

Just one month after a proposed law breezed through a key hurdle, Thailand's National Legislative Assembly voted 166-0 (with…

News December 26
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Philippines president withdraws support for medical marijuana law

A proposed medical marijuana law in the Philippines died in the Senate after President Rodrigo Duterte had a…

News December 18
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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…

News November 28
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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…

News November 26
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Malaysia eyes possibility of legalizing medical marijuana – but doubt abounds

Malaysia has opened the door to the possibility of legalizing medical cannabis, but industry sources warn against expecting…

News September 27
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Thailand approves hemp cultivation

The cabinet of Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly has approved a proposal to permit hemp cultivation in six provinces…

News December 29
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