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 grace period for the New South Wales (NSW) government’s new Tobacco Licensing Scheme has ended, ushering in a new era of stricter enforcement for retailers and wholesalers of tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products, including vapes. As of October 2nd, businesses must hold and display a valid tobacco license to legally sell these products, with […]
Singapore has launched an intensified enforcement blitz against vaping on its public transport network, resulting in more than 60 individuals being caught for possessing or using e-vaporizers in the past six weeks. The initiative, which began in August 2025, is part of a broader nationwide crackdown on vaping, which Prime Minister Wong recently stated would […]
The Malaysian state of Perak will stop issuing new licenses and cease renewing existing licenses for the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes starting January 2026. Perak Health Committee Chairman A. Sivanesan announced that the state executive council has agreed to this move to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
The Mobile City Council has passed an ordinance to locally collect a new statewide tax on vaping products. This decision follows the passage of a state bill that imposes a 10-cent-per-milliliter charge on these items. Municipalities across Alabama were given the option to either collect this tax themselves or allow the state to collect and […]
The Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved a new local tax on vaping products, a move city leaders say will ensure more revenue stays within the capital city. However, some local vape shop owners are concerned it will hurt their businesses by driving up prices for customers.
In the fiercely competitive disposable vape market, OXBAR, a brand under the well-regarded OXVA umbrella, has launched an ambitious device: the OXBAR Astro Maze 50K. This disposable aims to stand out by packing in features typically reserved for more advanced systems. It boasts a claimed five levels of nicotine adjustment, dual power modes (ECO and […]
Lawmakers in Guam’s 38th Legislature have voiced strong support for a new measure that would impose a tax on vaping products, with the generated revenue intended to fund the island’s Cancer Trust Fund. The proposal, discussed during a regular session on September 29, 2025, aims to address a shortfall in health program funding linked to […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in a coordinated effort with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced the seizure of more than 2.1 million illicit, unauthorized flavored e-cigarettes, or vapes, in a recent nationwide sweep. This massive enforcement action targeted five distributors and six retailers across seven different states, signaling a significant escalation […]
The Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that proposes to increase excise taxes on tobacco products starting in 2026. According to the draft law, the tax on cigarettes is set to rise by 11.3%, while the tax on other tobacco products (including pipe, smoking, chewing, sucking, snuff, and hookah tobacco) could […]
Despite having comprehensive anti-tobacco legislation in place for over a decade, Tunisia is struggling with high smoking rates, weak enforcement, and a rigid cessation strategy that experts argue is failing its citizens. Nearly half (48%) of Tunisian men smoke regularly, and tobacco use is one of the top five causes of mortality in the country, […]