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.

Elf Bar launches new CIGALIKE look-a-like

October 27, 2022

Leading disposable vape manufacturer Elf Bar has announced the launch of CIGALIKE, a new product that just looks like a conventional cigarette. Unveiled...

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China to impose consumption tax on e-cigarettes

October 26, 2022

China’s Ministry of Finance will impose a consumption tax on e-cigarettes from Nov. 1, according to a notice published on Tuesday. A...

EU approves Philip Morris buyout of Swedish Match

October 26, 2022

The EU commission on Tuesday approved Philip Morris International’s (PMI) purchase of smokeless tobacco company Swedish Match, after the Marlboro cigarette maker...

Innokin launches first water-based pod vape

October 25, 2022

Innokin has announced its latest release, Innobar C1, which is the first closed pod system to feature water-based vaping technology. The new...

Philip Morris to get EU nod for Swedish Match with asset sale

October 25, 2022

Philip Morris International (PMI) is set to gain EU antitrust approval for its $16 billion (£14bn) bid for Swedish Match after offering...

Philip Morris rolls out revamped IQOS Originals Duo to retail

October 24, 2022

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has announced the rollout of IQOS...

Diwali the vape way

October 24, 2022

Festivals always bring great opportunities for retailers to boost their sales. During this season, retailers need to have the right range of...

Lambeth Council to provide free vapes to pregnant mums in stop smoking measure  

October 23, 2022

By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Pregnant mums will be handed free vapes by a South London council to stop them spending...

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PMI reports 8.3 per cent jump in profits; IQOS users increase by 22 per cent

October 22, 2022

Philip Morris International has reported 8.3 per cent growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS), excluding Russia and Ukraine, in its...

PMI reaches agreement with Altria to end US licensing deal

October 21, 2022

Philip Morris International (PMI) and Altria Group have announced an agreement to end the companies’ commercial relationship covering IQOS in the US....

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Philip Morris hikes offer for Swedish Match

October 21, 2022

Philip Morris International said Thursday it had increased its offer for smokeless tobacco company Swedish Match, as the US group looks to...

Relx calls for sustained vaping regulation following King’s College report

October 20, 2022

Leading vape company Relx International has urged policymakers to continue to take note of the harm reduction potential of vaping in response...

Voopoo launches new fast-charging pod ARGUS P1

October 18, 2022

Vape brand Voopoo has on Tuesday released its new pod product, ARGUS P1. ARGUS P1, with a built-in 800mAh battery and supporting...

NNA urges Thérèse Coffey to promote low-risk alternatives as concerns grow over tobacco control plan

October 15, 2022

The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA), which represents consumers of low-risk alternatives to cigarettes such as vaping products, nicotine pouches, smokeless and heated...