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.

New research reveals potential health risks of flavoured vapes; Experts urge caution

May 9, 2024

A new study conducted by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has unveiled concerning insights into the potential...

Inverness retailer banned from selling vapes after sales to children

May 9, 2024

A local retailer has been banned by Inverness Sheriff Court from selling vapes for 15 months through two of his retail shops...

UKVIA writes to MPs over misleading evidence at Tobacco and Vapes Bill committee hearing

May 9, 2024

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has sent a series of letters to MPs, expressing grave concerns over what they deem as...

Sniffer dog detects illegal vapes from three North Ayrshire shops

May 8, 2024

By: Stewart McConnell, Local Democracy Reporter In a major united approach, Police Scotland Ayrshire teamed up with North Ayrshire Trading Standards and...

Northern Ireland to ban single use vapes

May 3, 2024

Northern Ireland is set to ban the sale and supply of single use vapes by April 2025 Environment minister Andrew Muir has...

Regulator finds IBVTA’s ad in breach of code

May 2, 2024

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against an advertisement by the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA), published in the East...

NNA publishes guide on responding to vape tax consultation

May 2, 2024

Consumer body New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) has published a guide on responding to the government consultation on its vape tax proposals. Chancellor...

‘Fundamentally undemocratic’: UKVIA lambasts omission of industry and vapers by Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee

April 30, 2024

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has today expressed its shock and dismay at the Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee’s decision not...

HQD unveils new premium pod device

April 30, 2024

Vaping brand HQD has unveiled its new 600puff premium pod device, HQD EOS 2.0. A premium vaping device designed for the discerning...

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Philip Morris faces key test with US heated tobacco push

April 29, 2024

Philip Morris International’s (PMI) goals for heated tobacco in the US are reachable, analysts and investors say, even though rivals see limited...

Daughter vows to turn family shop around after illegal worker sold vape to teenager

April 28, 2024

By: Hannah Brown, Local Democracy Reporter A daughter has said she will not let things “get out of hand again” at a...

Durham shop ordered to close over seizure of £16,000 worth of illegal vapes

April 27, 2024

A County Durham shop has been ordered to close following the discovery of more than 1,500 illegal vapes worth in excess of...

Vaping, disposable vape

Supreme doubles profits as it adapts to changes in vape market  

April 25, 2024

Supreme PLC, a leading manufacturer, supplier, and brand owner of fast-moving consumer goods, said in a trading update on Wednesday that the...

Illegal vapes seized from a shop in Liverpool

Liverpool council makes largest illegal vapes seizure from single shop

April 25, 2024

Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection team has made its largest seizure of illicit vapes in a single premises to date. The shop,...