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.

Supreme acquires vaping manufacturer Liberty Flights

June 16, 2022

Supreme, which owns vaping brands KiK and 88vape, has announced the acquisition of Liberty Flights, a leading UK vaping manufacturer best known...

Three quarters of nicotine consumers want policymakers to consider their views when devising regulations: PMI survey

June 15, 2022

A new survey by Philip Morris International (PMI) has shown support for a balanced approach to tobacco regulation, one that brings together...

HQD launches two new vape ranges

June 15, 2022

Hi-tech Vape brand HQD has announced the launch of two new product ranges into the UK market: HDQ WAVE and HQD PRO....

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BAT says share of new category business rises

June 10, 2022

British American Tobacco (BAT) said performance of its new category business, which includes Vuse, glo and Velo brands, is increasingly contributing to...

Study assesses impact of Vuse on smoking-related diseases

June 10, 2022

British American Tobacco (BAT) said it has conducted a first-of-its-kind study of Vuse designed to assess and provide insights into the real-world...

Innokin, Vape Dinner Lady donate pod kits and e-liquid bottles to homelessness charity

June 10, 2022

Vaping firms Innokin and Vape Dinner Lady have announced a partnership with Simon Community Scotland, a homelessness community outreach charity based in Glasgow...

UKVIA welcomes Khan Review’s recommendation on vaping  

June 9, 2022

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has hailed the publication of an independent review into tobacco control which describes promotion of vaping...

Tobacco control review recommends vaping as substitute for smoking

June 9, 2022

A British government commissioned review into tobacco controls on Thursday recommended offering vaping as a substitute for smoking, alongside accurate information on...

Voopoo owner ICCPP unveils ceramic coil disposable and multi-category solution

June 2, 2022

ICCPP, the Chinese atomisation technology solutions provider and brand owner of Voopoo and Zovoo, has launched its full-range ceramic coil solution including...

Illegal disposable vapes seized from Bensham shops

June 2, 2022

More than 40,000 illegal cigarettes, nearly 24kg of counterfeit tobacco and 95 illegal disposable e-cigarettes were seized from two shops in Bensham...

E-liquids: Largest opportunity

June 1, 2022

According to the 2021 Smokefree GB report, the annual survey carried out for ASH by YouGov, tank systems remain as the most...

Tackling fakes and teens   

June 1, 2022

The UK vape industry is growing at a rapid speed and so are the challenges, from underage sales to illicit products to...

So Soul launches new disposable vapes and vaporiser products

June 1, 2022

So Soul, a fast-growing disposable vape brand, has unveiled its new stylish, subtle-flavored vaping products X7000, XS600 and Y650, as well as a wide range of...

Mexico bans e-cigarette sales

June 1, 2022

Mexico banned sales of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices on Tuesday because of concerns about their health effects, the government announced....