Hong Kong proposes new fire safety amendments, including a smoking ban at construction sites, following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno. The rules take effect July 17 after Legco approval.
Taiwanese lawmakers are calling for stricter regulations on new synthetic drugs like etonitazene being distributed through e-cigarettes, citing risks of "zombie smoke bombs," drug-driving, and campus infiltration. They urge the central government to amend the "Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act" and for the Taoyuan city government to enact a local ordinance to combat these emerging drug threats.
A new review suggests nicotine e-cigarettes may increase cancer risk by damaging DNA and causing chronic inflammation. While less harmful than traditional cigarettes, they are not risk-free, and long-term effects are still unknown. Experts recommend FDA-approved cessation methods over vaping.
Vaping among German youth is on the rise, with nearly 7% of 12-17-year-olds regularly using e-cigarettes, sparking concerns among health experts who link vaping to increased nicotine dependence and potential harm.
Viral videos of young Malaysian men appearing dazed after vaping, dubbed 'zombie vape', have intensified concerns about drug-laced liquids in the country's e-cigarette market. Police have made arrests and warned of the dangers.
Yuzvendra Chahal faces controversy after a video surfaced allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. Former spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan criticized the lenient penalties for such violations, especially after a similar incident involving Riyan Parag. The BCCI recently reiterated its strict ban on vapes and e-cigarettes across all IPL venues and facilities.
Yuzvendra Chahal faces controversy after a video surfaced allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. Former spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan criticized the lenient penalties for such violations, especially after a similar incident involving Riyan Parag. The BCCI recently reiterated its strict ban on vapes and e-cigarettes across all IPL venues and facilities.
Hong Kong authorities issued four HK$3,000 fines in the first two days of an expanded ban on alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. Inspectors conducted 216 checks as of Friday 5pm, with officials clarifying enforcement will be based on reasonable suspicion rather than arbitrary body searches.
Sales of vaping products persist on some online platforms delivering to Hong Kong despite a ban on the import, sale and public use of alternative tobacco products, prompting authorities to step up monitoring and enforcement. The South China Morning Post on Friday found several online platforms selling e-cigarette products, with some websites displaying contact details using country codes from Malaysia and the United Kingdom. One platform advertised delivery and after-sales service in Hong Kong,...
Belgium's federal government approved a ban on flavored vapes, allowing only tobacco and unflavored e-cigarettes from September 2028. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke framed the measure as protecting youth from nicotine addiction, calling vaping 'an invention of a criminal industry.' The policy follows Netherlands' approach and a November 2025 recommendation from Belgium's Superior Health Council.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is under scrutiny after visuals emerged of him using a vape-like device in the dressing room during an IPL match. A women's group has demanded an inquiry, citing the ban on e-cigarettes in India and the potential negative influence on young viewers.
Hong Kong health authorities have penalised at least two residents for vaping in Admiralty as they begin enforcing a new law banning alternative tobacco products. The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office conducted a patrol in a business district on Thursday, issuing penalties without warning. From April 30, anyone carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public faces a maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail, while smaller quantities incur a HK$3,000 fixed penalty.
Rajasthan Royals player Riyan Parag was reportedly seen vaping in the dressing room during a match, sparking debate and drawing a stern warning from former umpire Anil Chaudhary. The incident highlights concerns over player conduct and potential violations of India's ban on e-cigarettes, despite no specific cricket rule against vaping.
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A 22-year-old Hongkonger named Elio began smoking at 16 while studying abroad in New Zealand and developed a nicotine addiction to cope with stress about his uncertain future. Despite suffering a collapsed lung in 2020, he resumed smoking and drinking, then switched to e-cigarettes when tobacco taxes rose. After Hong Kong banned vape sales in 2022, he restricted himself to one capsule every three days—equivalent to 20 cigarettes of nicotine—but continues purchasing pods online privately to avoid enforcement.
Hong Kong authorities have stepped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes in public places, which will take effect before the Labour Day “golden week” holiday. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office had conducted more than 11,000 inspections and issued about 2,200 HK$3,000 (US$383) fixed penalty notices so far this year. Of these, 23 were related to the...
Hong Kong's new ban on possessing e-cigarettes and related products in public places takes effect April 30. Violators carrying small quantities face a HK$3,000 fixed penalty, while those with larger quantities could be fined up to HK$50,000 and sentenced to six months in jail.
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Online sales of liquid electronic cigarettes made wi...
