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.

Terea Silver

Philip Morris expands Terea range with new Silver option

April 19, 2025

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

Vaporesso embraces clean energy with multi-dimensional innovation, driving environmental progress

Vaporesso concludes clean energy initiative, integrating green technology with social actions

April 15, 2025

Leading vaping brand Vaporesso has successfully concluded its global clean energy initiative, Pure Power For All. Centred around the revolutionary product Eco...

Filshill unveils vaping guide for retailers

Wholesaler Filshill launches vaping guide for retailers ahead of disposable vapes ban

April 15, 2025

Ahead of the UK-wide ban on disposable vapes on 1 June, with retailers required to clear any remaining stock by that date,...

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

Adult vapers increasingly rely on disposable vapes: study

April 11, 2025

Vapers in the US and the UK are becoming more sceptical about disposable devices — but that hasn’t stopped them using the...

Officers visit a vape shop in Rochdale as part of Operation Machinize

Vape shops targeted in national crackdown on high street crime

April 11, 2025

Vape shops, mini marts and barbershops across England have been targeted by police and other law enforcement officers during a three-week crackdown...

Geekvape sustainability report

Geekvape unveils inaugural sustainability report, sets bold goals for carbon neutrality and innovation

April 11, 2025

Geekvape, a leading global vaping technology company, has released its first-ever Sustainability Report, outlining ambitious commitments to environmental responsibility, ethical governance, technological...

Nicotine pouch

Prime Nic Pouches reports explosive growth: over 700 per cent in one quarter

April 11, 2025

Prime Nic Pouches, a leading retailer of nicotine pouches, has reported a period of remarkable growth and development since its launch in...

HMRC

Vape flavour ban: Government promises careful approach following petition response

April 10, 2025

The government has promised further consultation before implementing any restrictions on vape flavours proposed in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Responding to...

IQOS collaborates with Italian design brand Seletti for new experiential platform 

April 7, 2025

Heated tobacco brand IQOS has announced its collaboration with iconic design brand Seletti at Milan Design Week, in support of Philip Morris International’s...

Rejo, heat-not-burn(HNB) solutions

Heat-not-burn brand Rejo unveils new brand concept and European expansion

April 7, 2025

Rejo, a global provider of heat-not-burn(HNB) solutions, has unveiled its refreshed brand identity and strategic expansion into the European market. Known for...

smoke-free

PMI reports strong smoke-free growth: 39 per cent of 2024 revenue from alternatives, 38.6 million users reached 

April 3, 2025

Philip Morris International (PMI) has marked a milestone year in its shift away from cigarettes, with smoke-free products accounting for 39 per...

Disposable electronic cigarette with fruit on color background

US top court backs regulator’s denial of flavoured vape products

April 3, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday largely backed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s refusal to let two e-cigarette companies sell flavoured...

disposable vape ban UK

Shops urged to sell remaining stock of disposable vapes as ban deadline nears

April 1, 2025

High street shops and convenience stores have been urged to deplete their stocks of disposable vapes ahead of new legislation coming into...

Sweden enshrines tobacco harm reduction in public health policy

March 28, 2025

Sweden has enshrined tobacco harm reduction in public health policy after official data showed just 4.5 per cent of Swedish-born adults now...