Youth smoking: A growing public health concern in Vietnam Youth smoking is becoming an increasingly alarming issue. Currently, the rate of young people using traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes remains high, posing serious risks to both personal health and the wider community. The Vietnamese government has introduced the National Strategy on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control through 2030, aiming to reduce smoking rates, tighten control over e-cigarettes, and increase tobacco taxes to curb consumption. 15:20 | 27/05/2026