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 and tobacco worth £166,000 seized in South Devon

April 6, 2024

£166,000 worth of suspected illegal tobacco and vapes have been seized by Trading Standards in a joint operation with Devon & Cornwall...

Social media use linked to increased risk of vape use in teens: study

April 5, 2024

Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to new research....

E-cigarette use associated with higher risk of heart failure: study

April 3, 2024

People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, a US...

Two thirds of ex-smokers will return to tobacco if vape flavours are restricted: survey

April 3, 2024

Nearly two thirds of ex-smokers will return to tobacco if the government restricts vape flavours, a new study has found. The government...

Disposable vape ban: Scotland proposes fines between £5,000 and £10,000

April 2, 2024

The Scottish government has published a new six week consultation on the implementation of the disposable vapes ban, expanding on the definition...

Scottish public health chiefs call for minimum price for vapes

April 2, 2024

Members of the Scottish public health system have issued a position statement calling for the introduction of a minimum price for e-cigarettes...

Vaporesso announces new e-liquid brand and Europe office

April 2, 2024

Vaping brand Vaporesso has unveiled its strategy upgrade last week, extending the brand’s product categories and establishing a branch in Europe. Announced...

London Trading Standards’ Say Something Save Someone reporting tool for vapes

Islington business fined over £32,000 after sniffer dog detects illegal tobacco and vapes

April 2, 2024

An Islington business and its director have been ordered to pay over £32,000 after their illegal tobacco and vape supply was uncovered...

smoke-free

Philip Morris set for IQOS launch in US

April 1, 2024

Philip Morris International (PMI) is preparing to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, Texas, indicating it will be the...

Smokers

Free vapes in A&E helps more smokers quit: study

March 31, 2024

Giving out free e-cigarette starter packs in hospital emergency departments to people who smoke helps more people quit, according to research from...

Edgware store fined over £5,000 for selling vapes to two 14-year-olds

March 30, 2024

An Edgware business has been fined over £5,000 for selling vapes to children for the second time. Fone Us Edgware Ltd was...

Vaporesso unveils Xros 4 and Xros 4 Mini vaping devices

March 26, 2024

Leading  vape brand Vaporesso has introduced four of its latest vaping marvels: Xros, Luxe, Eco and Armour at Vapexpo Paris 2024. Among...

Disposable vape ban to provide £645m boost to illicit trade: ACS

March 25, 2024

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to focus on effective enforcement to deal with the huge illicit...

E-liquids and pods

March 25, 2024

An open system device gives a customisable vaping experience, and the e-liquid market in the UK is now at peak demand. The...