The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has proposed a lifetime tobacco ban for anyone born from 2010 onward, aiming to foster the nation’s first “smoke-free generation.” Announced during a World No Tobacco Day workshop, the draft amendment represents a major escalation in Vietnam’s fight against high smoking rates and youth nicotine addiction.
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Starting May 15, Vietnam will enforce strict new penalties under Decree 90/2026/ND-CP, fining individuals up to VND 5 million for using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to combat rising youth addiction.
Read moreVietnam has escalated its crackdown on youth vaping by holding school administrators directly liable for student behavior. Under Decree 371, effective December 31, 2025, school principals face fines of up to VND 10 million (approx. US$400) if students are caught using e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products on campus. This marks the first time Vietnamese law has explicitly assigned legal responsibility to educators for student vaping.
Read moreE-cigarette users in Vietnam could soon face significant administrative fines, potentially reaching up to 10 million VND, under a new draft Decree currently being appraised by the Ministry of Justice. This move follows the National Assembly’s Resolution 173/2024/QH15, which unanimously agreed to ban the production, trading, import, storage, transportation, and use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products starting from 2025.
Read moreThe World Health Organization (WHO) has warmly welcomed the decision by Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) to solidify its stance against electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs). The NA recently voted to add these items to the list of products illegal for investment or commercial trade under the Law on Investment, a move the WHO describes as a “true public health milestone.”
Read moreViệt 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.
Read moreVietnam is intensifying its efforts to create more smoke-free public spaces, particularly in hotels and restaurants, as a dual strategy to protect public health and enhance its appeal as a sustainable tourism destination. With over 104,000 tobacco-related deaths annually and an estimated 15 million smokers, the country is focusing on smoke-free environments as a crucial solution.
Read moreVietnam’s Ministry of Health is proposing significant fines for the use of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and other new-generation tobacco items, along with the mandatory destruction of such products if found in violation. The draft decree, currently under public consultation, aims to amend existing regulations to strengthen enforcement against these devices, which are already banned for sale in the country.
Read moreThe Vietnamese Ministry of Justice has recently issued Assessment Report No. 68 (68/BCTĐ-BTP) regarding the Draft Decree amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 117/2020/NĐ-CP, which stipulates administrative sanctions in the health sector. The Ministry has requested clarification on two key points related to the regulation of electronic cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products.
Read moreThe General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued Official Letter No. 17/TCHQ-GSQL to provincial and municipal Customs Departments, directing them to stop carrying out customs clearance procedures for e-cigarettes/vape products, heated tobacco products, and their components and raw materials starting from January 1, 2025. This move follows the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 173/2024/QH15, passed on November 30, 2024, which prohibits the production, trade, import, harboring, transportation, and use of these products to ensure public health and social order and safety.
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