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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.

Illegal vapes seized from Gloucester shop

Illegal vapes worth £4,000 seized from hidden room in Gloucester shop

March 14, 2025

Illegal vapes worth £4,000 have been seized by Gloucestershire County Council trading standards officers from a shop near Gloucester city centre, following...

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Thousands in Dorset go smoke-free with Swap to Stop scheme

March 13, 2025

Dorset’s ‘Swap to Stop’ programme, launched by Public Health Dorset last year, is proving a resounding success, with thousands of smokers making...

Vaping and quitting smoking: New study sparks debate as experts question findings

March 11, 2025

A recent cohort study that examined the association between vaping and smoking cessation rates has sparked debate among experts in the tobacco...

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Investigation finds nicotine in ‘nicotine-free’ vapes

March 10, 2025

New data published last week by National Trading Standards has revealed supposedly nicotine free vapes containing nicotine. As part of Operation Joseph...

Trade groups and enforcement bodies urge retailers to get ready for disposable vape ban

March 6, 2025

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have called on retailers who...

Nordic Spirit expands range with new ‘frosty’ flavours

March 6, 2025

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has expanded its successful Nordic Spirit range with the introduction of two innovative variants designed to elevate the consumer experience....

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Leading public health advocate slams ‘irresponsible publicity’ of unpublished vaping study

March 5, 2025

A leading public health expert has condemned a Manchester Metropolitan University academic for irresponsibly promoting an unpublished vaping study, warning that the...

Less restrictive vaping laws linked to faster smoking decline, study finds

March 4, 2025

Less restrictive regulation on vaping could improve public health outcomes, a new study has suggested. The research, published in Addiction, found adult daily smoking...

Consumer body slams EU’s proposed crackdown on vaping and pouches, backed by 100,000+ signatures

March 4, 2025

The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) has om Tuesday released an Open Letter to the European Commission and EU member states, strongly opposing recent proposals...

Dangerous product alert: Lincolnshire council seizes 30,000 puff ‘super vapes’

March 4, 2025

Lincolnshire council has issued a warning over high capacity ‘super vapes’ and the dangers they pose to health. The warning comes as...

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Riot Labs unveils new ‘supercharged’ Riot X e-liquid flavours

February 22, 2025

E-liquid producer Riot Labs has launched what it calls a “supercharged” collection of new flavours for 2025. The launch comes at a crucial...

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Nicotine pouches set to capitalise on disposable vape ban

February 22, 2025

With a ban on disposable vapes set to take effect in the UK on June 1, 2025, industry experts predict a surge...

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Essex witnesses highest increase in illegal vape seizures

February 21, 2025

Essex has seen a staggering rise of over 14,000 per cent in illegal vape seizures in the past 12 months, a new...

Government launches 10-year study on vaping’s long-term effects on children

February 21, 2025

Britain will investigate the long-term effects of vaping on children as young as eight in a decade-long study of their health and...