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.
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 […]
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.
The disposable vape market is in a constant state of rapid evolution. Puff counts are soaring, designs are becoming more sophisticated, and features once reserved for advanced pod systems are now standard. In this crowded landscape, it takes a truly innovative product to stand out. Enter the NEXA PIX 35K, the latest disposable from the […]
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana Metro Council has unanimously passed a new ordinance banning vape and tobacco shops from operating within 500 feet of schools, churches, libraries, daycare centers, public parks, and other vape retailers. The move aims to reduce youth exposure to e-tobacco products.
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the state of Alabama from enforcing its stringent new vape law, House Bill 8. The ruling by Judge Monet Gaines on Tuesday provides immediate, though temporary, relief for vape retailers across the state.
While much of the world remains divided over bans, high taxes, and fear-driven anti-smoking campaigns, New Zealand is on track to become one of the first truly smoke-free nations. This remarkable shift hasn’t been driven by punitive crackdowns or moralizing slogans. Instead, it’s the result of science-led harm reduction, a pragmatic policy approach that treats […]