Việt Nam is considering a sweeping ban on all investment and business activities related to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products as part of a major revision to its Investment Law. The proposal, aimed at protecting public health and controlling emerging addictive substances, was discussed at a session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Friday.
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A new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of $1,000 per day. While supporters say the law protects consumers, many retailers report a devastating impact on their inventory and sales.
Read moreAustralian states are escalating their fight against a booming illegal tobacco and vape market, with new and proposed laws taking aim not just at retailers but also at the landlords who lease them space. This crackdown comes in response to a sharp increase in illicit tobacco-related crime, including over 250 firebombings of tobacconists across Australia since March 2023, as organized crime syndicates vie for control of the lucrative black market.
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry is advancing towards a total ban on electronic cigarettes and vapes, with a proposal expected to be presented to the Cabinet soon for policy approval. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed the move, emphasizing that it would be implemented carefully and in stages.
Read moreThe Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has agreed to raise taxes and set a higher floor price for all vape products, mirroring measures used for traditional cigarettes, in an effort to curb their use, especially among youth. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry had previously proposed increasing the excise duty on vape products tenfold, from 40 sen to RM4 per milliliter, and will re-propose this to the Ministry of Finance.
Read moreMexico’s Chamber of Deputies has begun the legislative process for a comprehensive presidential initiative aimed at reforming the General Health Law, with a central component being the total prohibition of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. The proposal was formally turned over to an internal commission for analysis on Tuesday, September 30th, marking the start of its legislative review.
Read moreSingapore 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 be treated as a drug issue.
Read moreA legislative proposal circulating in the Argentine Congress could fundamentally reshape the country’s nicotine market by banning the commercial sale of all vaping products and e-liquids by 2026. The draft law, driven by public health concerns and the precautionary principle, aims to eliminate the retail availability of e-cigarettes, with very limited exceptions for sanctioned medical or research purposes. If passed in its current form, the bill will introduce significant changes for consumers, retailers, and importers through strict penalties and enhanced enforcement.
Read moreThe Mexican federal executive has sent a legislative initiative to the Chamber of Deputies proposing severe penalties, including up to eight years in prison, for anyone who manufactures, distributes, or sells electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices in the country. This move aims to enforce a constitutional reform from December 2024 that prohibits these products.
Read moreThe Malaysian government is planning a phased nationwide ban on all vaping products, aiming to begin implementation as early as mid-2026, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced. “The question is no longer if we ban vaping, but when,” he stated at a press conference.
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