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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.

IKE Tech

IKE Tech deploys AI-powered age-gating technology for vape products

January 8, 2026

IKE Tech, a major player in age-verification technology for vapour products, has announced a strategic licensing agreement with US-based Charlie’s Holdings to...

on! PLUS nicotine pouch

FDA authorises six on! PLUS nicotine pouch products under fast-track review pilot

January 7, 2026

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of six on! PLUS nicotine pouch products, completing its scientific review...

HMRC

Vape flavour bans linked to rise in cigarette sales, Canadian study finds

January 7, 2026

Restrictions on flavoured vaping products may be driving smokers back to cigarettes, according to a major new study analysing sales data across...

cannabis vapes

Concerns raised over illegal cannabis vapes

January 6, 2026

Concerns have been raised over increasing availability of illegal cannabis vapes in the black market after a local council reported rise in...

juul peach flavour

Juul adds new Peach variant to JUUL2 flavour range

January 6, 2026

Juul Labs UK has expanded its JUUL2 system flavour portfolio with the launch of the new Peach flavour. The new addition, offering...

geekvape

Geekvape marks 10 years with Mount Everest summit and limited-edition device

December 31, 2025

Vape brand Geekvape has chosen an unconventional way to celebrate its 10th anniversary, revealing that its flag was planted on the summit...

nicotine products

Advocacy group warns EU heart plan risks undermining harm reduction

December 31, 2025

Global nicotine pouch advocacy group Considerate Pouchers has criticised the European Commission’s newly unveiled Safe Hearts Plan, arguing that it fails to...

Haypp exits UK vape

Nicotine pouch use surges among young men, UCL study finds

December 31, 2025

Use of nicotine pouches in Great Britain has risen sharply over the past five years, driven largely by young men, according to...

EU health chief Oliver Varhelyi slammed over ‘dangerous’ vaping claim

EU health chief slammed over ‘dangerous’ vaping claim

December 31, 2025

The World Vapers Alliance (WVA) has hit out at EU health commissioner Olivér Várhelyi after he claimed that vaping, nicotine pouches and...

slay nicotine pouch

Continental Tobacco Group brings Slay nicotine pouch to UK 

December 10, 2025

Continental Tobacco Group has announced the UK launch of Slay, billing it as a female-led premium lifestyle nicotine pouch brand made specifically to...

Mexico

Mexico moves to criminalise vape sales with up to eight years in prison

December 10, 2025

Mexican lawmakers advanced legislation Tuesday that could establish penalties of up to eight years in prison for selling electronic cigarettes. The proposed...

ZYN introduces new extra-low 1.5mg strength

X-Low variant in spotlight in new ZYN campaign

December 8, 2025

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced a new campaign, highlighting ZYN X-Low...

UKVIA

Tobacco & Vapes Bill: UKVIA urges enforceable, harm-reduction-focused vaping regulation

December 5, 2025

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has submitted a “detailed, evidence-led” response to the government’s call for evidence on the Tobacco &...

Haypp exits UK vape

SGF writes to Streeting calling for clear guidance on nicotine pouches

December 4, 2025

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has written to the UK health secretary calling for clear guidance around the sale of nicotine pouches....