Tag: tobacco
Vietnam reduces smoking rates in the community thanks to political commitments
Vietnam shared lessons learned on establishing and operating a stable financial mechanism for tobacco harm prevention and control at the World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025.
Sharp tobacco tax hike urged to safeguard youths, community health
As the National Assembly considers amending the Law on Special Consumption Tax in the second phase of its 9th session starting June 11, experts have called for a robust increase in tobacco taxes as the most effective measure to protect public health and reduce long-term harm, particularly among younger generations.
MoIT seeks feedback on import tariff quotas for Cambodian rice and tobacco
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is currently soliciting public feedback on a draft circular regulating import tariff quotas for dried tobacco leaves and rice originating from Cambodia for the 2025–26 period.
Vietnam urged to increase tobacco tax to curb smoking amid rising affordability
As average income continues to rise, tobacco products have become increasingly affordable and accessible to the community, warned Phan Thi Hai, deputy director of the Tobacco Harm Prevention Fund under the Ministry of Health.
National Assembly unanimously bans e-cigarettes, starting in 2025
VOV.VN - The National Assembly on November 30 passed a resolution banning e-cigarettes in Vietnam, which will take effect in 2025.
Health Ministry proposes a ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has proposed that the National Assembly issue a resolution on banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products before the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms is reviewed for amendment in the near future.
National Assembly examines socio-economic performance in 2024
VOV.VN - Deputies to the ongoing eighth session of the National Assembly on November 4 discussed the implementation of socio-economic development and budgetary tasks in 2024 and gave opinions on tasks for 2025.
Children’s National Assembly mock session opens in Hanoi
VOV.VN - The second mock session of the Children’s National Assembly opened in Hanoi on September 28 with the participation of 306 child delegates from 63 cities and provinces across the country.
Health ministry launches campaign to combat e-cigarette use among youth
In observance of the World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched a media campaign aimed at preventing the use of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products to safeguard children and public health.
Hanoi meeting marks World No Tobacco Day 2024
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health held a meeting in Hanoi on May 26 to mark World No Tobacco Day 2024 (May 31).
