- In April 2024, China’s vapeexports to the UAE were approximately US$15.46 million, a month-on-month increase of 44.16%, and a year-on-year decrease of 6.05%; the export volume was approximately 381 tons, a month-on-month increase of 45.01%, and a year-on-year increase of 14.01%.
- The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry successfully seized illegal vapesworth up to 25.87 million pesos (approximately 440,000 U.S. dollars). This figure significantly exceeded the total seized in 2023, which was 5.453 million pesos (approximately 93,000 U.S. dollars).
- According to a report released by FUNCAS, the consumption of traditional tobacco among Spanish teenagers has shown a downward trend, while the use of vapes has increased. The report shows that the proportion of teenagers who have tried vapes in the past 30 days has exceeded 50%. At the same time, the number of people aware of the potential risks of vapes is also growing.
- The Polish Ministry of Health has prepared legislation to ban the sale of disposable vapes to children and teenagers under the age of 18. Health Minister Izabella Leszczina said the initiative is aimed at protecting the health of the younger generation and is planned to be implemented within the current year.
- British American Tobacco will hold a concert in Seoul to promote its new heated tobacco product”GLO HYPER PRO”.
- The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam called for strengthening international cooperation to assess the harm of vapesand heated tobaccoproducts.