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.

Altria settles vast majority of Juul-related lawsuits for $235 million

May 11, 2023

Altria Group has on Wednesday said they have reached agreement on terms to resolve at least 6,000 Juul-related state and federal cases...

Imperial adds new flavours to blu bar range

May 10, 2023

Imperial has expanded its blu bar disposable vape range, launched at the end of 2022, with four new flavours. The company said...

Voopoo parent to introduce eco-friendly Cyclo vape solutions

May 9, 2023

ICCPP Group, the parent company of vape brand Voopoo, said it has developed new dual environmentally-friendly disposable vape solutions, named Cyclo series,...

Smoore announces industry panel to develop harm reduction rating standard for vapes

May 9, 2023

Vape tech company Smoore has announced the creation of an expert harm reduction panel to look at creating a new industry standard...

Ald Group launches vape tech platform Fresor

May 6, 2023

Vaping hardware solution provider Ald Group has launched its technology brand, Fresor. The online launch event on YouTube saw the group unveiled...

Vape pens with tanks over eight times the legal limit found in London shop

May 4, 2023

Around 1,000 illegal vapes have been seized from a shop in Notting Hill Gate, London following a raid by the trading standards...

CBD use climbs higher

May 3, 2023

Consumer interest in cannabidiol (CBD) has risen rapidly and is growing fast. The UK’s market for consumer CBD products was worth £690...

Geek Bar unveils new Meloso range

May 2, 2023

Disposable vape brand Geek Bar has launched its new Meloso range, powered by a unique Vape Processing Unit (VPU) and with looks...

Australia announces major crackdown on vaping

May 2, 2023

Australia announced a sweeping crackdown on vaping Tuesday, accusing tobacco companies of hooking the next “generation of nicotine addicts” by deliberately targeting...

East Renfrewshire Council rejects calls for disposable vapes ban

April 29, 2023

By Drew Sandelands, Local Democracy Reporter Calls for a ban on disposable vapes have been rejected by East Renfrewshire Council after Conservatives...

MP calls for campaign against vaping misinformation

April 28, 2023

Mary Glindon MP, the vice chair of the all-party parliamentary group for vaping, has asked the government to tackle misinformation on vaping...

UpBAR GT promises 42 per cent in increase in puffs with new mesh coil tech

April 28, 2023

Chinese e-cigarette firm Upends said it has made a breakthrough in mesh coil technology which brings a significant puff increase under the...

Feelm holds VApril giveaways

April 27, 2023

Vape tech brand Feelm has participated in a series of giveaway events in London to support the annual VApril initiative. Feelm said...

UKVIA launches ‘greenprint’ environmental action plan

April 27, 2023

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has published a comprehensive “Greenprint for Sustainable Vaping’ following an industry wide consultation. The development of...