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.

Vapes and smoking cessation drug Champix show comparable effectiveness, study finds

June 19, 2024

A groundbreaking study has revealed that nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes are as effective as the drug varenicline (also called Campix) in aiding smoking...

EU health ministers’ flavour ban push threatens public health and democracy, WVA says

June 19, 2024

Vapers have raised the alarm before the EPSCO Council meeting on Thursday, where ministers from European Union member states are expected to...

Hundreds of illegal vapes seized from rapidly-growing ‘black market’ in Caerphilly

June 16, 2024

By Nicholas Thomas, Local Democracy Reporter A “black market” for illegal vapes is growing “rapidly” and products are being “targeted at children”,...

Restricting flavoured vapes could harm smoking cessation efforts, finds study

June 15, 2024

Restricting the choice of flavoured vapes could have an adverse effect on the many adults who use them to reduce or quit...

Harsh restrictions on vapes more likely to lead to ‘murder and mayhem’ than be a fix for youth vaping: Colin Mendelsohn

June 14, 2024

The proposed regulations on vapes in the UK could lead to unintended consequences similar to those observed in countries like Australia, where...

Scottish government confirms disposable vape ban in 2025

June 13, 2024

The Scottish government has published its response to the consultation on details surrounding the introduction of a ban on disposable vaping products,...

Less harmful alternatives behind New Zealand halving smoking rate in five years: report

June 13, 2024

New Zealand’s smoking rate has halved in just five years due to the widespread acceptance and use of smoke free nicotine products,...

Chill Brands accuses top executives of defrauding business  

June 11, 2024

The turmoil at vape maker Chill Brands has intensified following revelations of unauthorised actions and defrauding by top executives. The company, which...

Vapes worth £160,000 stolen from Scottish wholesaler

June 11, 2024

A Glasgow-based wholesaler is facing financial ruin after his van full of vape stock worth of £160,000 was stolen in a petrol...

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

Illegal vapes worth £5000 seized in Liverpool

June 9, 2024

Liverpool City Council said its alcohol and tobacco unit, working alongside Merseyside Police, have seized £5000 worth of illicit vape products and...

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Retailers warned not to sell vapes to children after two store owners appear in court

June 8, 2024

By Chris Young, Local Democracy Reporter Businesses have been warned not to sell vapes to children after two prominent Bradfordcity centre businesses...

Health Survey confirms decline in smoking and rise in vape use

June 8, 2024

The latest findings from the 2022 Health Survey for England, published on Thursday by the NHS, have shed light on the current...

Chill Brands reinstates chief executive, shakes up board

June 7, 2024

Vape maker Chill Brands has reinstated Callum Sommerton as chief executive, effective immediately. The company, which sells nicotine-free vape products in the...

US regulator reverses marketing denial orders for Juul products

June 7, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has on Thursday rescinded its June 2022 marketing denial orders for the JUUL System and...