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Global: Commercial Tobacco Taxation

Government of Vietnam increases taxes on tobacco products to curb use

June 18, 2025

The National Assembly of Vietnam passed a new tax on tobacco products that is estimated to reduce the number of people who smoke by 2.2 million by 2030. Effective in 2027, this tax hike reflects the commitment of public health advocates to making Vietnam a healthier place for all.

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National: Smokefree Indoor Workplaces

Smoking lounge loophole added as Rhode Island Senate passes casino smoking bill

June 18, 2025

The Rhode Island Senate passed a policy that would extend existing smokefree workplace protections to casinos with a last minute amendment for the exception of smoking lounges. We urge the Rhode Island House of Representatives to take action to close this loophole and protect casino workers from secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

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Global: Commercial Tobacco Product Ban

The United Kingdom’s single-use vape ban began on June 1

May 31, 2025

The U.K. banned disposable vapes in October 2024, and the ban went into effect on June 1, 2025. The bill received support from environmental and health advocacy groups, who cited the hazardous effects on youth and the environment.

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Global: Smokefree Outdoor Public Places

France bans smoking in parks, beaches, and school zones

May 30, 2025

To curb teen nicotine exposure and use, France has announced a ban on smoking in areas where youth congregate, such as bus stops, beaches, parks, and sports facilities. Beginning July 1, 2025, this prohibition aims to de-normalize commercial tobacco use from an early age. We hope this is a step toward additional bans that will include minimum distances from these spaces and prohibit the use of other tobacco products, particularly e-cigarettes.

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