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Smoking

Is an occasional cigarette really that bad?

By some estimates, about 10 per cent of people in the US consider themselves “social smokers”.
By some estimates, about 10 per cent of people in the US consider themselves “social smokers”.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 1, 2026

Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.
Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.

India imposes excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1

India's move could increase prices of cigarettes for an estimated 100 million smokers in the world’s most populous country.
India's move could increase prices of cigarettes for an estimated 100 million smokers in the world’s most populous country.

‘Vape valley’: Double standards in China’s powering of world’s e-cigarette boom

Vape shells waiting to be spray-painted and inspected by a row of workers in a small workshop in Shenzhen.
Vape shells waiting to be spray-painted and inspected by a row of workers in a small workshop in Shenzhen.

Number of seized contraband cigarettes remains high; some turn to cigarettes over vapes

The Singapore Customs seized 3.24 million packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes between January and November 2025.
The Singapore Customs seized 3.24 million packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes between January and November 2025.

WHO chief urges clampdown on nicotine products aimed at kids

A WHO report has shown the prevalence of vaping among adolescents to be nine times higher than among adults.
A WHO report has shown the prevalence of vaping among adolescents to be nine times higher than among adults.

Abuse of ‘zombie cigarettes’ containing etomidate on rise in Japan’s Okinawa

By the end of September, 10 people had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture for possessing etomidate.
By the end of September, 10 people had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture for possessing etomidate.

Forum: Smoking corners at coffee shops will decrease over time

Forum: Take proactive approach to removing smoking corners at coffee shops

Australia battles surging illegal tobacco market as organised crime takes over trade

Australian police detain the alleged ringleader of a criminal syndicate accused of supplying Melbourne with more than seven tonnes of illicit tobacco: PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE/FACEBOOK
Australian police detain the alleged ringleader of a criminal syndicate accused of supplying Melbourne with more than seven tonnes of illicit tobacco: PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE/FACEBOOK

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