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 Himalayan nation of Bhutan is home to the world’s strictest anti-tobacco legislation, a policy rooted in centuries-old Buddhist values that has culminated in laws criminalizing the sale and smuggling of tobacco products. A stark example of this policy’s severity is the case of Sonam Tshering, a 24-year-old Buddhist monk sentenced to three years in […]
Singapore’s Health Minister, Ong Ye Kung, has defended the nation’s stringent ban on vapes (e-cigarettes), arguing they pose a higher risk of continuous use compared to traditional cigarettes, which are consumed “stick by stick.” His comments, however, have drawn significant criticism online, with many netizens labeling the explanation “flawed” and calling for regulation rather than […]
Malaysian Customs officers in Port Klang have intercepted a massive shipment of approximately 300,000 vapes and their components that had arrived from China and are believed to have been destined for Singapore. The discovery on July 30 highlights the sophisticated methods used by smuggling syndicates and underscores Malaysia’s role as a major maritime trafficking hub […]
As Spain continues its fight against tobacco use, a crucial question is gaining prominence: could the country further reduce its smoking rates by adopting strategies similar to those successfully implemented in Sweden? At a recent meeting in Madrid organized by the international platform “Quit Like Sweden” (QLS), public health experts and policy analysts discussed the […]
Imports Plummet as Brands Like Geek Bar Face Disruption, But Illicit Market Expected to Adapt The flow of e-cigarettes from China into the United States, the world’s largest vaping market, has dramatically slowed, with official import data showing a near-total halt in May. This sharp decline is attributed to a combination of new U.S. tariffs […]
The City of Dothan, Alabama, is set to introduce a new tax on vaping products, scheduled to take effect this December. Following recent authorization from the Alabama Legislature, the city will levy a tax of 10 cents per milliliter on vape fluid. The new ordinance will be formally enacted later this month, with the tax […]
Ukraine has enacted a new law on the prevention and control of industrial pollution that includes provisions to ban so-called “self-mixes” – mixtures used to prepare e-liquids for vapes. This move aims to close a significant loophole in the country’s existing regulations.
Government Aims to Raise Over a Trillion Pesos Annually with New Tax Reform The Colombian Ministry of Hacienda (Finance) has introduced a bill to Congress that proposes a significant tax increase on cigarettes and vaping products. The reform aims to achieve two primary goals: reduce the consumption of tobacco and its substitutes to improve public […]
Tobacco Excise Jumps Nearly 7% as Experts and Politicians Question Price-Led Strategy Cigarette prices in Australia, already among the highest in the world, are set to jump by nearly 7% on Monday due to a scheduled rise in the tobacco excise. This increase comes amid escalating criticism that the government’s price-led anti-smoking policy is fueling […]
The canton of Geneva, Switzerland, has banned the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, also known as “Puff Bars,” with the new law taking immediate effect. The Grand Council (cantonal parliament) passed the legislation nearly unanimously on Friday, invoking an emergency clause.