TOKYO, JAPAN: International cigarette maker Japan Tobacco Inc. said its acquisitions in Asia including the Philippines were expected to help drive volume growth by 4 percent this year despite the challenging environment in other markets.

“Industry volume will remain challenging in 2018,” Japan Tobacco said in a report distributed to reporters during a briefing here over the weekend.

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