Mina Kim
Staff Writer, Technology & Venture
As a Staff Writer for Technology & Venture at the New Economy Review, Mina Kim provides deep-dive, investigative reporting on startup ecosystems, venture capital trends, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. She is dedicated to demystifying complex technical subjects and holding the industry's most powerful players to account. Her meticulously researched, data-driven stories focus on the real-world impact of innovation and the essential 'why' behind the headlines.
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India Shares Rocket Tech to Boost Private Space Firm Growth
Two consecutive missions by India's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) have failed in the past year, yet the nation's space regulator is now offering to transfer its entire technology to
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Generative AI Large Language Models?
Nearly a quarter of all corporate press releases now originate from large language models, marking a silent, profound shift in global corporate communication.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
How the Lean Startup Approach Validates New Businesses in 2026
Instead of spending months and tens of thousands of dollars on a traditional business plan, new ventures can now validate their core idea in just 4-8 weeks for as little as $100, according to ideaproo
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Orlando Bravo sees private equity IPOs rebound as SaaSpocalypse ends
Orlando Bravo, whose firm Thoma Bravo manages $180 billion, has declared the 'SaaSpocalypse' officially finished, according to Bloomberg .
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Elon Musk Joins ASML CEO for Tech Talk on Terafab
Elon Musk is set to present SpaceX's Terafab chip project, estimated to cost $25 billion and aiming for 100 to 200 billion custom AI chips annually, directly to ASML employees in a closed-door virtual
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Australian Startups: Scaling Success in the US Market
Over the past decade, at least 100 Australian startups have not just entered but built sustainable businesses in the US market, reports the United States Studies Centre .
Jun 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Netflix AI helps viewers manage content overload
At Netflix, generative AI and natural language processing are now being deployed to discern a viewer's exact mood, aiming to eliminate content overload and instantly suggest the perfect show.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
SoftBank in early talks for $800M Agile Robots funding
Just months after leading a $220 million round, SoftBank is reportedly in early talks to anchor an $800 million new funding round for Agile Robots, a German industrial AI robotics startup.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Micron Hits Trillion-Dollar Cap, Joins Samsung, SK Hynix in AI Memory
Micron Technology officially crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization milestone for the first time on May 26, 2026, signaling a dramatic revaluation of established tech giants in the AI era.
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Moniepoint to reach $1B valuation, unicorn status in 2026
Moniepoint charges a flat ₦20 for transfers, significantly less than Opay's ₦50 for transactions of ₦10,000 or more, a key differentiator in Nigeria's competitive fintech sector.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Bloomberg Names 25 Top African Startups to Watch in 2026
African payments company NALA has secured up to US$50 million in credit financing, indicating robust investor confidence in the continent's tech scene.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Mistral AI partners with Airbus and BMW for manufacturing solutions
In a surprising move, Mistral AI, known for its general AI models, has struck deals with industrial giants Airbus SE and BMW AG to bring its technology directly into advanced manufacturing, according
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
SoftBank Embraces Retail Market Investment Strategy
SoftBank, the audacious tech investor, is now offering individual investors a 35-year bond with an initial interest rate up to 5.
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Oaktree seeks credit investment opportunities in dispersed markets
A growing divide in credit markets leaves weaker companies desperate for capital, even as Oaktree Capital Management's global credit co-portfolio manager, Danielle Poli, advises caution.
May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Startups Leverage Nvidia Infrastructure for AI Compute Power
AI startup Decart, recently valued at nearly $4 billion, secured Nvidia as a new investor, according to The Wall Street Journal .
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read