The Spanish non-governmental organization Nofumadores.org is denouncing what it calls the “incoherent and shameful” policy of allowing smoking and vaping on the Cíes Islands, a major tourist destination in Galicia and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. The NGO is demanding that the regional government (the Xunta) prohibit smoking and vaping throughout the entire national park, including its beaches, forests, and camping areas.
Read moreIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemkomdigi) has announced it is prepared to block content related to tobacco and vape advertising on social media, acting on official complaints from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes). This move aims to protect children from exposure to the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Read moreAs New South Wales (NSW) prepares to implement some of the nation’s toughest laws against the illicit tobacco trade, a broader debate is intensifying over whether Australia’s high tobacco taxes are inadvertently fueling a dangerous black market. The illicit trade has been linked to gang violence, robberies, and arson attacks, prompting a significant legislative and enforcement response.
Read moreThe Malaysian government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, which has not been raised since September 2014, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, stated that the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform.
Read moreThe government of Punjab, Pakistan, has banned smoking and vaping in all parks and gardens across the province, declaring them “no-smoking zones” to provide a healthier environment for citizens. According to a new notification, the sale and use of all cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products are now completely prohibited within these public spaces.
Read moreThe average price for a pack of filtered cigarettes in Kyrgyzstan has climbed significantly, driven by new government policies aimed at controlling tobacco product costs. This price hike is part of a broader strategy that includes setting minimum prices for cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco items.
Read moreThe Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced a significant increase in the floor prices for cigarettes, heated tobacco, and various vaporized nicotine products. The new minimum retail prices, released on July 18th, are set to take effect 15 days after publication. This move is designed to ensure that excise and value-added taxes are properly accounted for, based on updated estimates of reasonable production costs.
Read moreIndiana residents who smoke or vape will see higher prices starting July 1st, as a new law doubling the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products takes effect. This marks the state’s first tax hike on these products in nearly 20 years. The tax on a pack of cigarettes will increase by $2, bringing the total state tax to $3 per pack.
Read moreSmoking continues to be a major global health problem, causing over eight million premature deaths annually, including 1.3 million from secondhand smoke, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). New analysis reveals that Indonesia, China, and South Korea have some of the highest smoking rates globally, particularly driven by an overwhelming prevalence among men.
Read moreRecent significant increases in tobacco taxes in the Netherlands, aimed at curbing smoking rates, have led to a substantial rise in Dutch smokers purchasing cheaper tobacco products abroad, according to new research by the Dutch public health agency. While the tax hikes did result in some smokers quitting or reducing consumption, the ease of cross-border shopping in a small, wealthy country is undermining the policy’s overall effectiveness.
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