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.

Republic Technologies launches ‘Smarter’ vaping range

May 21, 2025

Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd, a leading player in the smoking accessories market, has announced its entry into the UK vaping market with...

Vape Recycling

Retailers urged to act now on vape recycling

May 20, 2025

With the ban on disposable vapes set to take effect on 1 June, retailers are being urged to act fast to ensure...

WHO e-cigarette youth report

PHA study reveals surge in youth vaping across NI schools

May 16, 2025

New research published by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland has laid bare the alarming prevalence of e-cigarette use among...

Pink Disposable Vapes

Fire risk alert as most disposable vape users plan to stockpile before ban

May 16, 2025

Fire safety experts are sounding the alarm as the UK prepares to ban disposable vapes on 1 June, with serious concerns over...

youth quit vaping

Smoking cessation drug varenicline shows potential to help youth quit vaping, study finds

May 15, 2025

A medication commonly used to help adults quit smoking cigarettes may provide a breakthrough for teenagers and young adults struggling to quit...

Veev

Philip Morris adds two new flavours to Veev One pod range

May 14, 2025

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its Veev One...

Riot Labs launches 0mg glavours for Connex

May 14, 2025

E-liquid producer Riot Labs has launched a four-strong range of 0mg flavours for its Connex device. The launch comes at a crucial moment...

Vape Advertisment

ASA cracks down on unauthorised vape advertising through third-party aggregators

May 14, 2025

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on Wednesday ruled against two vaping businesses whose products appeared in paid Google advertisements without their direct...

Disposable vape

SKE launches eight new vape devices to navigate disposable ban

May 13, 2025

In response to the UK’s ban on disposable vapes, global vape brand SKE has unveiled a portfolio of eight new devices spanning...

UK Pride in Place programme could allow councils to block vape shops

Edinburgh Trading Standards warn resources stretched for disposable vapes ban enforcement

May 13, 2025

By Joe Sullivan, Local Democracy Reporter Trading standards officials in Edinburgh have warned that they lack extra funding to tackle enforcement of the...

Nordic Spirit FOREST BERRIES

JTI launches new Nordic Spirit flavours

May 13, 2025

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) UK has expanded its Nordic Spirit range with the introduction of three on-trend flavour variants designed to cater...

disposable vapes ban poster

SGF issues advice for Scottish retailers on disposable vapes ban

May 13, 2025

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued an updated retailers’ guide on regulations for vaping and tobacco compliance, as well as a...

illegal disposable vapes

Over 60 per cent of disposable vapers may go underground after ban, survey finds

May 10, 2025

More than 60 per cent of disposable vape users are considering turning to the black market following the planned single-use vape ban...

Illegal vapes

Illegal vapes found hidden in Darlington waste bins

May 10, 2025

A joint operation between Darlington Trading Standards officers and Durham Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Police Team has disrupted the storage and supply of illegal...