Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports Introduces New Guidelines to Raise Awareness of E-cigarette Dangers
The Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports has launched a campaign to enhance education and raise awareness among students about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. This initiative comes as the vast majority of e-cigarette users in Cambodia fall within the 15 to 29 age range.
Read moreExperts Highlight Benefits of Higher Tobacco Taxes at Workshop in Phnom Penh
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Cambodia Movement for Health Organisation (CMH) jointly organized a workshop at the Royal Academy of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, where they called upon the Ministry of Economy and Finance to increase tobacco taxes. The organizations emphasized that Cambodia’s current tobacco tax rates of 25% on domestic cigarettes and 31% on imported cigarettes are relatively low, making cigarettes more affordable and encouraging young people to take up smoking.
Read morePolice Aim to Educate and Reverse Vaping Trend Despite Lack of Legal Framework
Cambodian authorities have intensified their efforts to curb the use of e-cigarettes throughout the country, with a particular focus on students and youth. Although there are currently no laws that allow for legal action against users or sellers, authorities hope to reverse the vaping trend by raising awareness about the health risks associated with e-cigarettes and educating users about the dangers of their habits.
Read moreDraft Financial Management Law Proposes Higher Taxes on Tobacco and Beer, Receives Support from Health Advocates
According to the draft of Cambodia’s Financial Management Law for 2023, the government plans to increase tax rates on tobacco and beer starting in 2023 to boost national revenue. The proposed legislation also outlines a series of tax incentive policies, including measures to support the recovery of sectors affected by the pandemic, such as the tourism industry.
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