Introduction The global cannabis technology market is on the cusp of unprecedented expansion, driven by the rapid legalization of cannabis worldwide and the industry’s increasing need for efficiency and quality. According to a recent strategic business analysis report added to the offering of ResearchAndMarkets.com, this dynamic sector is projected for robust growth in the coming…
BANGKOK – Thailand, which made international headlines by decriminalizing recreational cannabis use in 2022, is set to significantly reverse course with the implementation of stringent new regulations effective July 1, 2025. These measures effectively end recreational use of cannabis across the country, mandating a doctor’s prescription for all legal purchases, applicable to both tourists and…
Boxing legend Mike Tyson, joining forces with a prominent coalition of athletes and entertainers, is publicly pressing former US President Donald Trump to champion significant marijuana reform. The group argues that current President Joe Biden has fallen short on his promises regarding the issue, prompting their shift in advocacy towards Trump. Speaking recently on Fox…
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A new era for the hemp industry in Alabama commenced on July 1, 2025, as a comprehensive law, House Bill 445 (HB445), officially took effect, implementing stringent new regulations across the state. The legislation significantly curtails the availability of certain hemp-derived products, notably imposing a ban on the sale and possession of…
LISBON, Portugal – A significant step towards standardizing medicinal cannabis products has been achieved with the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific study validating a novel process for producing high-quality, full-spectrum cannabis oil. SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals LDA, an EU-GMP-certified Multi-Country Operator based in Portugal, in collaboration with Lusófona University, the largest private university in the country, announced…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s legal cannabis market saw a significant shift beginning July 1, 2025, as the state’s excise tax on all cannabis products climbed from 15% to 19% [8, 14]. This four-percentage-point increase marks another step in the state’s evolving taxation policy for the industry, bringing added costs to consumers and intensifying financial pressures…
BANGKOK – Thailand is grappling with a wave of political dissent and significant policy challenges in mid-2025, underscoring a period of palpable uncertainty for the Southeast Asian nation. The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces mounting pressure from the streets and legal scrutiny, while contentious policy decisions, particularly regarding cannabis regulation, stir widespread debate…
As of June 30, 2025, the landscape of cannabis and drug policy continues to experience dynamic shifts, influencing political strategies, celebrity activism, and legislative action at local, state, and international levels. A comprehensive overview of recent developments, drawing insights from various sources including the Marijuana Moment newsletter dated June 30, 2025, reveals a complex environment…
Aurora Cannabis Elevates Polish Medical Market with Record Potency EDMONTON, AB / NEW YORK, NY – [Insert Date Here, e.g., July 25, 2024] – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), a leading Canadian medical cannabis company, has significantly expanded its footprint and product offering in the Polish market with the introduction of two proprietary…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California regulators have approved stringent new environmental mandates for the state’s burgeoning licensed cannabis industry, specifically targeting water usage and runoff control in a move aimed at safeguarding vital natural resources. The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the principal state agency charged with preserving and enhancing the quality of California’s…
