China
China’s Tobacco Monopoly Law: Industry reacts to inclusion of e-cigarettes in amendment
E-cigarette makers have been pitching in their two cents, after China last month expanded its Tobacco Monopoly Law to include vaping devices. The draft...
Philippines
Senate OKs hotly debated vape bill
After intense debate, a proposed law seeking to regulate the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes or vaping products was approved by the Senate...
New Zealand
Kiwi vape brands increasingly key to achieving smokefree
Good on the Government for re-energising New Zealand’s commitment to Smokefree Aotearoa 2025. Increasingly dominant Kiwi vaping brands are also proving key to squeezing...
Philippines
Doctors support passing of vape bill
Two well-respected Filipino medical luminaries applauded the Senate for ensuring that minors are protected in the so called vape bill or Vaporized Nicotine Product...
New Zealand
February’s major medicinal cannabis summit gearing up
Just two months away, New Zealand’s largest medicinal cannabis summit is well and truly gearing up.
February’s MedCan 2022, which was postponed from October due...
New Zealand
NZ’s Smokefree Action Plan fails to elevate vaping
A leading vaping advocate says the Government’s smokefree action plan has failed to fully recognise vaping as a viable alternative for Kiwi smokers keen...
China
China revises tobacco law to include vape regulation
On November 27, the Chinese government website reported that the State Council issued a decision on amending the "Regulations for the Implementation of the...
Philippines
Vapers praise Filipino Secretary for COP9 bravery
Worldwide praise from Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocates and vapers continues for Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary, Teodoro Locsin Jr.
Secretary Locsin told online delegates at COP9Â -Â a key international tobacco control...