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Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesILLEGAL🫧 SnusILLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes are classified as tobacco products - therefore the relevant law covering e-cigarettes is Law (QH13) on prevention and control of tobacco harms (2012). E-cigarettes are reportedly widely available in the larger towns. Smoking & vaping are prohibited in public spaces and on public transport, with the exception of designated smoking areas.

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Last verified: 2026-01-29

ILLEGAL

🫧 Snus

Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

ILLEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

No description available.

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

ILLEGAL

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Viet Nam. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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