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Helius Therapeutics New Zealand

New Zealand cannabis firm Helius raises NZ$20M for expansion, clinical trials

Weeks before New Zealand’s medical marijuana regulations take effect, Auckland-based Helius Therapeutics says it has raised 20 million…

News February 7
Australia

Australia looks to implement single medical cannabis license for producers

The Australian government held public consultations on a proposal to implement a single medical cannabis license for producers,…

News February 4
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Australia expedites review of medical cannabis product Epidiolex

The only medical cannabis product in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods might soon be joined by another.

News January 30
Australia

Australia to wrap up CBD review by March

Australian health authorities expect to conclude their safety review of cannabidiol in low doses in March, the results…

News January 29
Australia CBD

Australia says over-the-counter CBD sales ‘could be considered during 2020’

A review of cannabidiol products being undertaken by Australian health authorities could result in the relaxation of the…

News January 29
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Former Roche executive takes helm of New Zealand cannabis firm Rua Bioscience

Longtime Roche executive Rob Mitchell is taking the reins of New Zealand medical cannabis firm Rua Bioscience, replacing…

News January 29
New Zealand

New Zealand’s adult-use cannabis referendum is set for September

New Zealand has scheduled a date for its next general election, which will coincide with a referendum on…

News January 28
New Zealand Rua Bioscience

Realistic expectations for New Zealand’s cannabis market: Q&A with Rua Bioscience CEO Manu Caddie

With the launch of New Zealand’s medical cannabis program two months away and a referendum to legalize adult-use…

News January 28
hemp in new zealand and australia

No edibles under New Zealand’s medical cannabis scheme, government says

Businesses will be barred from marketing cannabis edibles under New Zealand’s medical program, which kicks off in April,…

News January 23
Asia Thailand medical marijuana

Thailand issues 442 medical cannabis licenses, but full market access years away, report says

Thailand is on track to be competitive in the nascent Asian medical marijuana and hemp markets, but the…

News January 23
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