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[ January 24, 2020 ] SEATCA & University of Bath’s Open Letter to the PMI-funded Foundation for a Smoke-free World (FSFW) SEATCA Statements
[ January 24, 2020 ] Tax increases on e-cigs and heated tobacco products to prevent youth uptake What's Hot
[ January 23, 2020 ] The call for nominations for the World No Tobacco Day 2020 awards is now open! International Updates
[ January 20, 2020 ] Juul Canada temporarily halts production of some flavours as it waits for new Health Canada regulations International Updates
[ January 20, 2020 ] One in six vaping lung illnesses linked to legally purchased THC, according to federal data International Updates

M’sian Shares How Vaping Caused Tonsil & Tumour Growth, Had to Spend RM20k for Surgery

28 October 2019 Saiful Ridzaimi There has been an increasing number of vape-related illness lately and here’s another one to add to the list! Vaping is touted as a healthier alternative to cigarettes and for […]

Malaysians cheer court’s decision to dismiss smoking ban challenge

29 October 2019 Blake Chen PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are happy that the Kuala Lumpur High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge against the Health Ministry’s total ban on smoking in all food outlets in the […]

Philippines: LTFRB reiterates ban on smoking in PUVs

23 October 2019 Philippines Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), heeding the directive of the Department of Health (DOH), has reiterated its ban on smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes […]

Vietnam: Hanoi, HCM City build smoke-free environments in public areas

20 October 2019 VNA Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking. Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking. The cities are trying to encourage […]

Philippines: DOH to step up campaign vs e-cigarettes amid TRO

18 October 2019 Mayen Jaymalin MANILA, Philippines – Despite a legal setback, the Department of Health (DOH) will continue to campaign and raise public awareness on the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco […]

Philippines: Increase taxes on vapes—solon

15 October 2019 Macon Ramos-Araneta Amid rising concerns in many countries about the health risks of electronic cigarettes and vapes, Senator Pia Cayetano reiterated that Congress has the jurisdiction to impose higher taxes on these […]

Philippines: Health groups urge PRRD to certify alcohol, e-cig tax hike urgent

14 October 2019 Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA — The Sin Tax Coalition, a group of health advocates, on Monday called on President Rodrigo Duterte to certify the proposal to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages, heated tobacco […]

Hanoi to fine smokers at 30 public landmarks

4 October 2019 Phan Anh People found smoking at 30 Hanoi landmarks will be fined on the spot starting this month, a city official said. The landmarks include the Ngoc Son Temple and the Ba […]

Malaysia: Batu Ferringhi to be declared Penang’s first no-smoking tourism zone

28 September 2019 Ian McIntyre GEORGE TOWN: Batu Ferringhi, which spans 7km, will be gazetted as Penang’s first no-smoking tourism zone by next month. State health committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said this is in line […]

Myanmar: Eight more Bagan sites declared smoke-free

25 September 2019 Kyaw Ko Ko Bagan authorities have prohibited smoking in eight more areas of the ancient capital, bringing to 56 the number of smoke-free zones at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. U Nyi […]