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.

heated tobacco

Study finds majority of heated tobacco users in Greek HTP stores are former smokers

July 15, 2025

Use by never-smokers remains rare, says research team A new peer-reviewed study published in Internal and Emergency Medicine has found that the...

Disposable Vape

Almost 1,300 illegal vapes seized in Barking and Dagenham in two weeks after disposable vape ban

July 15, 2025

Barking and Dagenham Trading Standards has seized almost 1,300 illegal vapes from local retailers in the two weeks following the introduction of...

GeekVape

Geekvape marks 10th anniversary with high-speed celebration at Nürburgring

July 9, 2025

Partnership with Porsche racing team sets the pace for new product launches and global brand ambitions Geekvape celebrated its 10th anniversary in...

disposable vapes

Luton Council seizes over 900 disposable vapes in raids after ban

July 7, 2025

Following the ban on disposable vapes on 1 June 2025, Luton Trading Standards have seized 926 single-use vapes from five premises, the...

xqs offer

XQS offers trip to Ibiza in new summer campaign

July 7, 2025

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announces a summer sampling campaign for its XQS nicotine pouch brand, offering consumers the chance to win...

VPZ

VPZ slams government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban in letter to prime minister

July 4, 2025

Vape retailer VPZ has issued a strong rebuke to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer following the government’s decision to drop proposed restrictions...

interim injunction, SKE Crystal Bar, vaping

SKE wins interim injunction in trademark row over ‘Crystal Bar’ vapes

July 4, 2025

The high court has granted an interim injunction against Bargain Busting Ltd (BB), restraining it from making further threats of trademark infringement...

Vaping, WVA

WVA turns up the pressure with ‘Champions League’ show of support for vaping

July 3, 2025

Brussels turned into a Champions League arena for harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) staged a trophy ceremony in front...

Vaping, disposable vape

Vaping giant Supreme powers ahead with record profits as acquisitions boost diversification

July 3, 2025

Supreme plc has reported a record year of trading, with adjusted EBITDA rising 6 per cent to £40.5 million and gross profit...

Nicotine pouch

More vape users turn to nicotine pouches as market surges: report

July 1, 2025

A growing number of UK vape users are switching to nicotine pouches, according to new research by Haypp. Nearly one-third (32%) of...

UKVIA

UKVIA Forum returns amid critical policy shifts

July 1, 2025

The UK Vaping Industry Association’s (UKVIA) flagship Industry Forum is returning at a pivotal moment for the sector and will explore the...

Totally Wicked store

Totally Wicked sold to Hong Kong-backed firm as it targets EU expansion

June 28, 2025

Lancashire-based vape specialist Totally Wicked has been acquired by Chinese investors in a deal that will support its expansion across the UK...

Disposable Vape

Hundreds of banned disposable vapes seized from Wellingborough shop

June 27, 2025

Hundreds of illegal disposable vapes have been seized from a Wellingborough shop following a joint operation by the town’s neighbourhood policing team...

Survey shows UK disposable vape ban drives users back to smoking and illicit products

Survey reveals public doubt over disposable vape ban enforcement and impact

June 25, 2025

A new survey has revealed a lack of public confidence in the government’s disposable vapes ban. The survey by YouGov, commissioned on...