TOKYO -- Japan Tobacco shares have soared to record levels, boosted by strong earnings reports and the well-received launch of a heated tobacco product.
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JT has been launching pop-up events to spread awareness of its new Ploom Aura devices. (Photo by Yuka Chiba)
TOKYO -- Japan Tobacco shares have soared to record levels, boosted by strong earnings reports and the well-received launch of a heated tobacco product.