It's part of our culture. Everyone in the family chews buai." Betel nut's active ingredient, arecoline, acts on the same receptor proteins in the brain as nicotine. It is highly addictive and also ...

Taiwan's health ministry has introduced a draft law aimed at regulating the sale and consumption of betel nuts.

In Pirojpur, betel nut preservation has long been dominated ... The trade is typically active for four to six months each year, depending on market demand. "We can make around double the profit ...

Betel nut sellers who fail to register their business within a designated period of time would be fined NT$10,000 to NT$50,000. Betel nuts and ingredients that are used to produce them must also meet ...

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "Kachua's betel nut is unmatched in size, quality, and yield. To further its recognition, we have formed a dedicated committee to ...

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, ...