Hue, Aug. 28 -- Vietnam has recorded major progress in tobacco harm prevention and the promotion of smoke-free environments in recent years, contributing to community health protection and fulfilling its commitments under the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, according to Dr. Phan Thi Hai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund (VNTCF) under the Ministry of Health.

She delivered the remarks at the ninth Smoke-Free Asia-Pacific Meeting, which opened on August 28 in Hue city.

Delegates at the two-day meeting exchanged views on key issues, including strengthening knowledge and enforcement capacity, sharing experiences and best practices in integrating smoke-free measures into tourism deve...