- The Singapore Health Sciences Authority seized more than 350,000 vapesworth about $4.44 million in a raid, hitting one of the largest vapedistribution networks in the country.
- The Polish Ministry of Health proposed to amend the Health Protection Act and plans to ban the sale of heated tobacco products with characteristic flavors.
- In May 2024, China’s vapeexports to Japan were about $12.27 million, down 23% from the previous month and 81% from the previous year; the export volume was about 90 tons, down 10.31% from the previous month and 79.86% from the previous year.
- Members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, China warned that Hong Kong’s proposed comprehensive ban on the sale of flavored tobacco could seriously affect the tourism industry.
- The Health Committee of the Cyprus Parliament emphasized the serious harm of vapesto young people and called for immediate measures to curb their unreasonable use and sales.
- Research data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office shows that Switzerland’s smoking rate has declined, while vapeusers account for 17% of the youth population (15-24 years old).
- Kazakhstan police cracked down on the illegal sale of vapesthrough instant messaging software in Almaty and West Kazakhstan regions. Those involved face fines of up to $1,554.85 or detention of up to 50 days.