A doctor from the World Health Organization (WHO) petitioned that the National Assembly should issue a resolution banning the import, production, distribution and trading of new e-cigarette and tobacco products in Vietnam.

The common characteristic of new-generation drug poisoning cases is the severe conditions of patients, with symptoms of convulsions, hallucinations, uncontrollable behaviors, and damage to the brain and other organs.

After exchanging text messages via social media, VietNamNet’s reporter, who acted as an e-cigarette buyer, decided to meet the seller and discovered many things that made him shiver.

Many students believe that e-cigarettes are not toxic, but are fragrant and stylish.

E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) were not safe for children, adolescents or young people, and these new products targeting young people had in fact created a new generation of addicts, experts warned.

For travellers looking forward to their summer holidays, what to pack can be a source of stress. But did you know that taking an e-cigarette with you to countries such Thailand could land you with a fine - or even time in jail?

 Warnings over e-cigarettes are alarmist - and increasing their use could save many lives, researchers have said.