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.

Vape producers to share recycling costs under new rules

December 10, 2024

The UK government has announced new regulations requiring online marketplaces and vape producers to contribute to the recycling of waste electricals, including...

Chill Brands says disposable vape sales down in UK, set to launch new e-liquid range

December 10, 2024

Vape maker Chill Brands Group has announced a strategic pivot towards rechargeable, reusable vaping products and a new nicotine-free e-liquid range, positioning...

Government urged to prioritise public education on vaping amid criticism of years of underfunding

December 9, 2024

The government has been called upon to prioritise public education on smoking and vaping, as stark new research shines light on years...

EU countries want vaping included in bloc’s tobacco tax law

December 9, 2024

Sixteen EU countries asked the European Commission on Monday to propose a new law in the coming months on taxing tobacco in...

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Retailers urged to give evidence to Commons committee  

December 5, 2024

Vapers and retailers are being urged to “protect the future of harm reduction” by giving evidence to the parliament as part of...

Vaporesso launches sustainable vaping initiative and first solar-powered vape

December 5, 2024

Leading vaping firm Vaporesso has announced the launch its global eco-empowerment initiative, Pure Power for All, encompassing a series of impactful activities...

Nicotine pouch

Report highlights major risks of proposed Danish nicotine pouch regulations

December 5, 2024

Leading think tank Tholos Foundation has released a new research report exposing the risks of the proposed Danish regulations limiting nicotine content...

Mexico

Mexico’s lower house passes constitutional ban on vapes

December 5, 2024

Mexican lower house lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal to alter the constitution to include a ban on e-cigarettes and vaping...

University of Birmingham vaping study

Vaping while still smoking unlikely to help quitters: study

December 4, 2024

People who vape while still smoking cigarettes are less likely to successfully quit than those who only do one or the other,...

From Wroxham to Hollywood (Almost): Riot Labs partners with non-league football club to kick smoking out

December 4, 2024

Vape firm Riot Labs has jumped onto the Wrexham AFC Hollywood success story by sponsoring the lowly Norfolk Isthmian league Wroxham FC...

US Supreme Court to scrutinise regulator’s denial of flavoured vapes

December 3, 2024

The US Supreme Court is set on Monday to hear the US Food and Drug Administration’s defense of the agency’s refusal to...

EU countries push for outdoor smoking and vaping bans

December 3, 2024

EU countries agreed Tuesday on a push for stricter anti-smoking rules, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including...

How and where are young people accessing vapes?

December 2, 2024

It’s the question on every retailer’s mind as vaping trends surge among young people. A recent Lancet study, surveying over 153,000 adults...

Vape maker Supreme purchases Typhoo Tea out of administration

December 2, 2024

Supreme PLC, a leading Manchester-based manufacturer and supplier of fast-moving consumer goods, on Monday said it has purchased Typhoo Tea out of...