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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking.

Some of Hanoi’s major tourism locations will become smoke-free this month as part of a new initiative.

Some of Hanoi’s major tourism sites will become smoke-free this month as part of a new initiative.

Hanoi is the tourist centre of the country. Therefore, the city attaches great importance to building beautiful, civilized image in public places and tourist spots.

Tourism managers and experts all affirmed the need to build a smoke-free environment to develop tourism in Hanoi at a conference in the capital city on March 20.

The Smoke-free Cities ASEAN Network (SCAN) convened the 6th regional meeting in Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, on November 20, focusing on reshaping tourism through smoke-free environments.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health is planning to provide training on how to help local residents quit smoking for staff at ward- and commune-level People’s Committees.

The Cambodian government approved smoking ban in workplaces and public areas during the weekly cabinet meeting held on March 4.

The prevalence of tobacco use in Hanoi is relatively high among men at about 47.4 percent, as many smokers are not aware of the negative health effects of smoking.