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Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam say they dismantled a large illegal vape distribution ring led by 29-year-old Nguyễn Ngọc Quốc Uy, who allegedly built a concealed “secret room” to hide contraband. Officers seized 28,657 items valued at more than VND 4.8 billion (about US$182,400).

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Data shows 75% of nations with state stakes in tobacco trade ban modern substitutes compared to 10% in the free-market group. What is driving these divergent regulations?

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released its Compliance Principles for 2026 and 2027.Among 12 therapeutic goods categories identified for priority compliance and enforcement activity, TGA includes vaping goods, and it plans a further review of these priorities in March 2026.

The Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of India’s Department of Commerce, has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Nirmala Sitharaman) flagging the adverse impact of an “unprecedented” increase in cigarette excise duties on the industry and on millions of farmers and workers, and urging a revision of duty rates.

Rosstandart head Anton Shalaev told TASS that Russia will tighten requirements for the packaging and design of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems in early 2026.