Entries by Matthew Ma

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Ukraine Cigarette Prices Set for Continuous Rise Through 2028

Largest Hike Expected in 2025 Due to Excise Tax Adjustments Cigarette prices in Ukraine are projected to increase continuously from 2025 through 2028, driven by planned hikes in excise taxes. According to the April 2025 Inflation Report from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), the most significant price jump is expected this year, partly to […]

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Russia Platform Law Excludes Alcohol/Tobacco Sales

New Bill Aims to Regulate E-commerce, Equalize Rules with Traditional Trade Russia is developing comprehensive legislation to regulate its rapidly growing “platform economy,” including online marketplaces, with plans for adoption by the end of 2025. According to Maxim Topilin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, the bill aims to establish clear rules […]

Young Adults Fuel Historic Decline in US Smoking Rates, Study Finds

UC San Diego Research Projects National Smoking Prevalence Below 5% by 2035 A new study from the University of California San Diego reveals a significant and accelerating decline in cigarette smoking across the United States, driven primarily by young adults. The research, published in JAMA Network Open on April 25, 2025, offers optimistic projections for […]

Vaping in Thailand? Tourists & Users Now Face Up to 5 Years Prison Risk

Possession Treated as Smuggling Offence Under Stricter Enforcement Thailand is significantly escalating its enforcement against electronic cigarettes, with authorities now warning that simple possession of a vape device can be treated as a serious offence related to handling smuggled goods. Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksa-anurak stated that users, including tourists, caught with vapes could be […]

Malaysian Kedah Considers Vape Sales Ban Following Terengganu

Kedah may soon join other Malaysian states in prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes). Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor expressed his intention to emulate Terengganu’s recent decision and plans to propose the ban at the next state executive council meeting.

Malaysian Terengganu Bans Vape Sales from August 1st, Joining Other States

Move Follows Johor & Kelantan Bans; Selangor Considers Similar Action The Malaysian state of Terengganu will enforce a complete ban on the sale of vape products effective August 1, 2025, joining other states in taking a hard stance against e-cigarettes. The decision, aimed at curbing negative health impacts, particularly among youth, was confirmed by State […]

Does Vaping Cause Hair Loss? Nicotine & Hair Health Facts

Hair loss is a common concern that touches many lives, prompting questions about its causes and potential contributing factors. From genetics to stress, various elements influence hair health. In recent years, with the rise of electronic cigarettes, a specific question frequently arises: Does vaping cause or worsen hair loss? While the image of stress-related shedding […]