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.

Two shops closed and four people arrested in Darlington illegal vapes crackdown

March 3, 2023

Two shops have been closed down in Darlington following an operation to target those suspected of supplying illegal vapes and cigarettes. Officers...

UKVIA updates its guidance on preventing underage sales

March 2, 2023

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has updated its guide to retailers on preventing underage sales amidst the increasing scrutiny on youth...

EU parliamentarians lack knowledge on new nicotine products: survey

March 2, 2023

Members of the European Parliament (MEP) are less aware of key issues surrounding new nicotine products than in previous years, despite being...

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Imperial unveils its next generation vape, blu 2.0

March 1, 2023

Imperial has announced the launch of its latest next generation vape, blu 2.0. With a sleek new device from the popular blu...

Relx expands disposables range with new ‘Waka’ devices and own brand MagicGo    

February 28, 2023

Relx International has announced the launch of two new Waka disposable products and an own-brand disposable, Relx MagicGo, expanding its line-up of...

US top court snuffs BAT’s challenge to Los Angeles flavored tobacco ban

February 28, 2023

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Los Angeles County’s ban on sales of flavored tobacco products...

Philip Morris launches Veeba disposable vape

February 28, 2023

Philp Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of Veeba, a “premium, responsible, and sustainable” disposable e-vapour device in the UK. The...

Nordic Spirit adds new Spearmint variant

February 27, 2023

JTI UK has announced the launch of a new strength to its Nordic Spirit portfolio with Spearmint Strong, catering to the growing...

£100,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes seized in Darlington

February 24, 2023

Almost £100,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes have been seized in Darlington following the latest joint operation by trading standards and...

Chris Whitty voices concern over underage vape use

February 24, 2023

Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, has criticised the marketing of vapes to children, voicing concern over the increase in...

Enough evidence to support e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aid: study

February 24, 2023

A new study has recommended the adoption of electronic cigarettes, or vapes, as an effective tool for treating adult smokers’ nicotine addiction....

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Proposed restrictions and bans on disposable vape ‘short-sighted and counterproductive’: NNA

February 20, 2023

Consumer body New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) has criticised the recent proposals to restrict or ban disposable vaping products as short-sighted and counterproductive....

£40,000 worth of illegal vapes taken off London streets set to be destroyed

February 18, 2023

Banned vapes seized from a Square Mile retailer by the City of London Corporation’s Trading Standard’s team will now be destroyed. Officers...

Charities urge Scottish retailers to stop selling single-use vapes

February 17, 2023

Charities Keep Scotland Beautiful, ASH Scotland and Marine Conservation Society and climate activist Laura Young have urged Scottish retailers to introduce a...