Did you know that tobacco companies often inflate the figures on illegal cigarette trade?

Perhaps it’s a little challenging to wrap your heads around that - but researchers suggest that it’s actually a ploy to deter governments from raising tobacco taxes.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Yvette van der Eijk, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health dives deeper into this contentious issue.

Presented by: Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Did you know that tobacco companies often inflate the figures on illegal cigarette trade?
Perhaps it’s a little challenging to wrap your heads around that - but researchers suggest that it’s actually a ploy to deter governments from raising tobacco taxes.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Yvette van der Eijk, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health dives deeper into this contentious issue.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.