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Kiran Paul

Kiran Paul

With a background that spans both the agility of startup environments and the established presence of Asian Media Group, Kiran tries to bring a well-rounded perspective to his work. His career as a journalist began at a dynamic news startup, where he honed his reporting and storytelling skills for five years, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and evolving media landscape. Since 2018, he has been contributing to Asian Trader, where a standout feature of his work has been his in-depth interviews with award-winning retailers, which he transforms into insightful profiles that appear in each issue. Since 2021, he has also been at the helm of the sister title, Vape Business.

Illicit nicotine products

Retailers report rising demand for illicit nicotine products, survey finds

March 11, 2026

Nearly nine in ten UK retailers say customers regularly ask for illicit nicotine products, according to new research commissioned by Philip Morris...

smoking ,Help Me Quit app

Public Health Wales launches bilingual stop-smoking app

March 11, 2026

Public Health Wales has launched a new bilingual mobile app designed to help smokers quit, offering personalised digital support alongside existing stop-smoking...

vape shop licensing Scotland

Scottish Greens renew call for vape shop licensing following Glasgow fire

March 11, 2026

The Scottish Greens have renewed calls for tighter regulation of vape retailers following reports that vape products may have contributed to a...

OPSS launches campaign promoting safe vape use

OPSS launches campaign promoting safe vape use and disposal

March 11, 2026

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at improving vape safety and...

vaping blood pressure study

Experts question conclusions of study linking vaping and blood pressure

March 11, 2026

Public health experts have raised concerns about the interpretation of a new observational study examining the relationship between vaping, smoking and blood...

smoking cessation health benefits

Study finds vascular health improves after quitting smoking or switching to e-cigarettes

March 11, 2026

Quitting smoking – and switching completely to e-cigarettes – can lead to measurable improvements in vascular health, according to a new systematic...

VB Distribution head office

VB Distribution appoints Langdon for vape duty transition systems

March 4, 2026

VB Distribution has appointed Langdon Customs & Excise Solutions Ltd as its duty transition partner as it builds end-to-end capability ahead of...

Nordic Spirit new look

JTI unveils refreshed Nordic Spirit packaging to boost shelf standout

March 4, 2026

JTI UK has unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches, introducing redesigned packaging aimed at improving shelf standout...

Haypp exits UK vape

Haypp exits UK vape category to focus on nicotine pouches

March 4, 2026

Online nicotine retailer Haypp has exited the UK vape category at the start of 2026 as it shifts its focus towards the...

Voopoo drag 6

Voopoo launches DRAG 6 mod with new chipset

March 4, 2026

Voopoo has officially launched its latest flagship box mod, the DRAG 6, introducing a new chipset, upgraded tank system and redesigned controls...

XQS nicotine pouch

Nicotine pouch brand XQS gets brand new look  

February 28, 2026

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announced a re-brand across its entire XQS nicotine pouch range. The new-look packs are available to retailers...

prefilled pod kit vapes

UKVIA launches VapeVerify panel to challenge ‘bad vape science’ amid rising misperceptions

February 28, 2026

A new expert panel has been launched to scrutinise vaping research and challenge what organisers describe as “bad science”, amid growing concern...

Illegal vapes seized during Operation Machinize 2

Nearly 1.3 million illegal vapes seized across UK in 2025

February 28, 2026

About 1.3 million illegal vapes with estimated street value of at least £10 million have been seized across the UK over the...

Voopoo drag 6

Voopoo DRAG 6 tipped for March launch with next-gen chip and tank

February 28, 2026

Voopoo’s flagship DRAG mod line appears set for its next chapter, with the company hinting that the DRAG 6 is due to...