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.

Nicotine pouch

Nicotine pouches to be included in tobacco crackdown, Scottish minister says

May 9, 2025

Nicotine pouches, which have recently gained popularity in the UK market, will fall under the scope of the new Tobacco and Vapes...

SKE Bar

SKE launches new SKE Bar ahead of disposable vape ban

May 9, 2025

Leading vape brand SKE has launched new SKE Bar system, a key highlight in the its strategic upgrade plan, aligning with the...

smoking cessation, World Vape Day

NHS data shines light on inconsistent approach to smoking cessation training

May 7, 2025

A new Freedom of Information (FOI) investigation has revealed an inconsistent approach to how medical professionals are trained to support patients in...

Filshill vaping guide

Filshill creates ‘Vapora’ AI bot to advise retailers on disposable vapes ban

May 7, 2025

Following the successful publication of its comprehensive guide for KeyStore retailers outlining what businesses need to know and how to prepare for...

disposable vapes

Import loophole: Elfbar says allowing disposable vape imports to remain legal post-ban could fuel illicit market

May 7, 2025

Leading vaping brand Elfbar has called for swift government action ahead of the disposable vapes ban on 1 June to avoid the...

​Illegal vapes seized from Sheffield warehouse-Scotland vape ban

Over 27,000 illegal vapes seized from Sheffield warehouse

April 26, 2025

Trading standards officers in Sheffield have recently seized over 27,000 illegal vapes from a warehouse in the city, the city council said...

Vaping, disposable vape

Vape business positions Supreme for success ahead of disposable ban

April 25, 2025

Supreme PLC has on Wednesday reported strong vaping sales in its latest trading update, with performance in line with internal expectations as...

Vaping

Ispire Tech’s biometric blockchain system achieves 100% success in preventing underage vaping

April 25, 2025

US-based vaping tech firm Ispire Technology, through its joint venture IKE Tech LLC, has unveiled promising results from a multi-centre Human Factors...

illegal vapes

Over six million illegal vapes seized in three years, FOI data reveals

April 24, 2025

Freedom of Information requests submitted by the BBC have revealed that more than six million illegal vaping products were seized by Trading...

vapes

‘Banana and strawberry worked a treat’: Baroness Fox defends flavoured vapes in Lords debate

April 24, 2025

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a Conservative-era policy repackaged by the new Labour government, has drawn sharp criticism from Baroness Fox of...

Smokefree

PMI’s smoke-free business soars with over 20 per cent organic revenue growth

April 23, 2025

Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced exceptional first-quarter results for 2025, with reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) growing 24.6 per cent...

Voopoo unveils new iCOSM CODE 2.0 tech and Test The Limits campaign

April 23, 2025

Voopoo has introduced the “groundbreaking” iCOSM CODE 2.0 technology, along with a new Test The Limits campaign. Voopoo said the cutting-edge technology,...

Tobacco Alternative

Angel launches smoke-free nicotine alternatives

April 21, 2025

Angel, the brand known for innovative nicotine delivery, has expanded its range with a brand-new line of nicotine pouches, lozenges, and strips—developed...

Youth Vaping

Vape popularity plateauing in Britain, study finds

April 19, 2025

The rapid rise of vaping that began when disposable vapes became popular in 2021 appears to have stalled in Britain, according to...