With over a decade of experience in the e-cigarette industry, Matthew Ma is a seasoned expert in both the manufacturing and usage aspects of vaping products. His extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving dynamics of e-cigarettes.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines has ordered all e-commerce and other digital platforms to immediately remove postings of illegal and uncertified vape products. The DTI identified that certain online merchants were selling vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products that lack the required fiscal markings, tax stamps, and Philippine Standard License marks.
Portugal has publicly challenged the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED), joining a growing coalition of member states concerned about its far-reaching consequences. The Portuguese Ministry of Finance warns that the directive, which aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, could fuel illicit trade, cause annual revenue losses of up to […]
The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana), a civil society organization, has called on the Ghanaian government to strengthen the enforcement of laws regulating tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and to close existing regulatory loopholes. In a statement marking International Youth Day, the organization urged the implementation of higher, earmarked taxes on these products […]
Singapore’s government plans to significantly escalate penalties for vaping, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announcing that the practice will be treated more like a drug offense than a tobacco issue. Speaking at the National Day Rally on August 17, Wong described vaping as a serious and emerging public health threat that requires much stiffer penalties […]
The Dutch government is losing an estimated €2.6 billion in tax revenue as smokers increasingly purchase their cigarettes and rolling tobacco abroad, according to new research from WSPM commissioned by the tobacco industry association VSK. This trend follows a significant tax hike in 2024, which increased taxes by 24% on cigarettes and 45% on rolling […]
In a market flooded with disposable vapes that often prioritize convenience over quality, every so often a device emerges that challenges the status quo. The Foger Bit 35K is one of those rare finds. It’s a disposable vape that doesn’t feel disposable, blending futuristic aesthetics, genuinely useful smart features, and a remarkable puff count into […]
The municipal administration of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has announced a ban on all smoking and the sale of tobacco products on its popular “Walk Street” as of August 8th. The new regulation aims to promote a clean, green, and healthy tourism environment in the capital.
The Mexico City Congress has approved a new law to prohibit the use, production, distribution, and sale of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices in the capital. The initiative, which passed with 46 votes in favor and 3 against, amends both the local constitution and Mexico City’s Health Law to strengthen public health protections, particularly […]
If you’re a driver in the Land of 10,000 Lakes who vapes or smokes, you’ve likely wondered about the specific rules of the road. Can you use your vape pen during your commute in the Twin Cities? Is it legal to light up a cigarette while driving up the North Shore? While Minnesota does not […]
The American Airlines passenger who was caught vaping in a lavatory during a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco has filed a police report against the flight attendant involved. The passenger, Peter Nguyen Wong, alleges that the flight attendant unlocked the lavatory door while he was inside, exposing his genitals to other passengers.