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.

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New Nicotine Alliance celebrates 10 years of tobacco harm reduction advocacy

February 17, 2025

The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA), a pioneering educational charity dedicated to tobacco harm reduction, last week marked its 10th anniversary. Over the...

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French parliament votes to ban disposable vapes

February 13, 2025

The French parliament on Thursday voted to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, arguing that they are gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and...

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BAT’s new categories fuel growth despite overall revenue dip

February 13, 2025

British American Tobacco (BAT) on Thursday said its overall revenue dipped 5.2 per cent due to divestments and currency headwinds, but the...

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Vaping as a gateway to smoking: Research casts doubt on common belief

February 12, 2025

A team of public health researchers found “very low-certainty evidence” to support a commonly held belief that nicotine vaping is a gateway...

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Nicotine vapes more effective than patches for quitting smoking, review finds

February 11, 2025

A comprehensive review of scientific evidence has found that electronic cigarettes containing nicotine are more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT),...

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Age-check tech stops eight underage vape sales per store daily

February 11, 2025

New data from Privately SA’s AgeAI solution has revealed that its deployments in UK vape stores prevent on average eight underage customers...

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Hong Kong announces outdoor vaping ban

February 10, 2025

Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public by mid-2026, the city’s top health official said on...

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PMI reports strong 2024 results, driven by smoke-free growth

February 7, 2025

Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024, reporting a strong performance driven by its smoke-free products....

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Philip Morris expands TEREA Pearls Range with two new flavours

February 7, 2025

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

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Retailers urged to act as disposable vape ban approaches

February 5, 2025

With just four months remaining before the UK’s ban on disposable vapes takes effect on June 1, 2025, retailers are being urged...

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‘FDA approval of ZYN nicotine pouches signals growth potential for UK market’

January 31, 2025

The recent decision by the US regulator to authorise nicotine pouch brand ZYN has implications for the UK, a top executive of...

Altria says ‘smoke-free’ targets under threat from illicit vapes

January 31, 2025

Tobacco major Altria has placed under review its 2028 goals for selling alternatives to smoking on the US market, saying on Thursday...

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Dojo unveils pioneering all-category compatible platform iMate Series

January 30, 2025

Dojo, the vaping brand powered by industry leader Vaporesso, made waves at the Total Product Expo 2025, being held at the Las...

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Vapes Bars launches new pod vape – Angel 20K

January 29, 2025

Angel, a British brand from Vapes Bars, has introduced the Angel 20K, a reusable and rechargeable vaping device offering up to 20,000...