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.

Canadian study highlights role of vape flavours in quitting smoking

January 28, 2025

A recent Canadian study has shed light on the use of nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation, revealing significant implications for both...

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Elfbar launches DUAL10K prefilled pod kit

January 24, 2025

Leading vaping brand Elfbar has launched its DUAL10K prefilled pod kit, further expanding its range of reusable alternatives to single-use vapes. The...

Study: One in 20 adults in England use both cigarettes and vapes, with shift away from frequent smoking

January 23, 2025

Just over one in 20 adults in England both smoke and vape, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study,...

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Flavour restrictions could push 3 million vapers back to smoking, retailer warns

January 23, 2025

VPZ, a leading vaping retailer with over 180 stores, has warned adult vapers that the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill will ban...

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Memers unveils AI-powered pod vape device

January 23, 2025

Memers Vape, established by Shenzhen SKE Technology, the creator of the UK’s best-selling SKE Crystal Bar, has unveiled its latest innovation: the...

Safer alternatives to cigarettes could save millions of lives and billions of pounds, says think tank

January 21, 2025

Promoting safer alternatives to cigarettes could save 19 million years of life by 2030 and reduce smoking-related costs to taxpayers by up...

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E-cigarettes lead smoking cessation efforts in England, new study reveals

January 21, 2025

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used smoking cessation aid in England, associated with the highest success rates for quitting, a new study has...

Government publishes guidance for businesses over disposable vapes ban

January 21, 2025

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published on Monday guidance for businesses preparing for the ban on the sale...

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XQS adds two new flavours to nicotine pouch portfolio

January 18, 2025

STG UK has announced the launch of two new flavours to join their XQS nicotine pouch brand portfolio. Black Cherry and Citrus...

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Adapting to change: Vape Globe’s Markus Lindblad on 2025’s regulatory shifts and retailer strategies

January 17, 2025

The UK vaping industry has been hit by many changes to regulation in 2024, with more on the cards in 2025. With...

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ZYN becomes first FDA-authorised nicotine pouch in US

January 17, 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has on Thursday authorised ZYN nicotine pouches making the brand the first and only authorised nicotine pouch in...

Switching to JUUL2 matches tobacco abstinence in reducing harmful substance exposure: study

January 16, 2025

A recent study by Juul Labs researchers has revealed that adult smokers who completely switched to using the JUUL2 system achieved reductions...

Norway on track to smokefree status with snus substituting cigarettes: report

January 16, 2025

Snus, an oral product that is significantly safer than smoking, is acting as a widespread substitute for cigarettes in Norway, helping the...

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Operation Nightstar cracks down on illegal vapes in North East England

January 15, 2025

Officers from Durham Constabulary and the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) have teamed up with Durham police and crime commissioner...