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Medical cannabis imports increased by 16% in Q1 and 32% in Q2 of 2020
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Europe
4 stories- EMMAC's Medalchemy secures licence for the cultivation of medical cannabis in Spain
GlobeNewswireESMedical
- The first person in Scotland is prescribed medical cannabis through Project 21
dailyrecord.co.ukGBMedical
- Project C aims to raise €5 million in its first public offering to the Dutch public
dutchnews.nlNLBusiness & Investment
- Isle of Man medicinal cannabis project enters final review
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United States
7 stories- The DNC's policy includes cannabis decriminalisation but rejects full federal legalisation
huffpost.comUSRegulation
- The US Senate excludes protections for cannabis banks in COVID-19 relief legislation
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- US cannabis employment has the potential to reach 295,000 by the end of 2020
MJBizDailyUSBusiness & Investment
- The White House discusses FDA's CBD enforcement with US hemp groups
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- New Jersey cannabis companies invest in infrastructure ahead of recreational vote
MJBizDailyUSBusiness & Investment
- Illinois delays licence for adult-use cannabis due to COVID-19 setbacks
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- Red White & Bloom Brands signs LOI to acquire Platinum Vape for California entrance
ir.redwhitebloom.comUSBusiness & Investment
Canada
3 stories- FSD Pharma announces decision to surrender Health Canada licences
Business WireCABusiness & Investment
- EnWave receives a cannabis research licence for its Vancouver based facilities
GlobeNewswireCABusiness & Investment
- Sensi Brands receives sales licence for adult-use cannabis from Health Canada
GlobeNewswireCAAdult-use
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- St. Lucia drafts regulatory framework for the island's cannabis industry
loopslu.comLCRegulation
- CPLANT exports half a ton of Uruguayan low-THC hemp flowers to Switzerland
Hemp Industry DailyUYCHHemp & CBD
- Paraguay plans to start marketing hemp products in December
Hemp Industry DailyPYHemp & CBD
- Ikänik Farms completes commercial sale of full spectrum cannabis oil in Colombia
financecolombia.comCOBusiness & Investment
Africa & Middle East
3 stories- Israeli firm Seach Medical plans to open Greek facility targeting European expansion
calcalistech.comILGRBusiness & Investment
- Focus Medical signs supply agreement to purchase cannabis produced by Ever Green
NewswireILBusiness & Investment
- Malawi receives US$15 million industrial hemp investment from Lester International
AllAfricaMWBusiness & Investment
APAC
2 stories- Hong Kong opens its first CBD cafe and shop in Sheung Wan
timeout.comHKHemp & CBD
- Thailand approves 17 cannabis-based medicines for selected Thai hospitals
asiaone.comTHMedical
Oceania
3 stories- Australia completes first hemp seed export to New Zealand as trade regulations ease
Business News AustraliaAUNZHemp & CBD
- Elixinol signs distribution agreement to sell CBD products in Australia
The Market HeraldAUHemp & CBD
- MGC receives Australian import licences for schedule 4 & 8 medical cannabis products
factsaboutcbd.orgAUMedical
Health & Science
- New evidence suggests CBD may help treat lung inflammation caused by COVID-19
ForbesHealth & Science
- Lab tests show CBD-enriched cannabis can kill or inhibit cancer cells
newcastle.edu.auHealth & Science
- Meta-study suggests CBD has therapeutic potential in treating cocaine dependence
Marijuana MomentHealth & Science
- Study suggests cannabis has potential to treat pain associated with sickle cell disease
ajmc.comHealth & Science
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