In Papua New Guinea, the popularity of the psychoactive betel nut is on the rise. With mouth cancer rates soaring, the nation is struggling to control its growing addiction. Once reserved for ...

Taking part in discussions on 'Export Management of Betel Nuts Produced in Nepal' organized by the Committee on Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance under the National Assembly today ...

In Pirojpur, betel nut preservation has long been dominated by the traditional sun-drying method. However, over the last decade, a new technique known locally as the "dhope" method has gained ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s health ministry announced a draft of the "Betel Nut Health Hazard Prevention Act," which prohibits consumption by minors and pregnant women and chewing betel nut in ...

The upazila administration in Bagerhat's Kachua upazila has spearheaded an initiative to brand and promote high-quality betel nuts, the product the upazila is most known for, across the country.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has drafted a bill to address the health dangers of betel nuts. The draft betel nut hazard prevention act primarily focuses on protecting minors and pregnant women, ...