Priya Raman
Technology & AI correspondent
Priya Raman covers the global tech industry, semiconductor supply chains and AI infrastructure from Bangalore. Previously a hardware engineer at a US fabless designer.
Affirm’s AI Play: Growth Without Job Cuts in Fintech’s Automation Era
Affirm's decision to retain its workforce while deploying AI technologies signals a shift in fintech's relationship with automation, challenging industry norms.
Retirement Strategies Shift as Longevity and Economic Uncertainty Redefine Goals
Retirement planning for 2026 and beyond requires balancing longevity risk, inflation pressures, and evolving wealth management trends.
VanEck and Grayscale Intensify ETF Race with BNB Amendments
VanEck and Grayscale's filings for BNB ETFs signal a strategic entry into altcoin markets, reflecting the growing interest in cryptocurrency spot ETFs amid changing regulatory conditions.
Can Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Redefine Its Role as a Financial Hub?
Once envisioned as a cultural district, West Kowloon is now positioning itself as a major financial hub, with banks and insurers setting up offices in the area.
Nvidia's Pivot to China: Implications for Tech Stocks and Emerging Markets
Nvidia's strategy in China underscores growth potential in emerging markets while raising concerns about geopolitics and supply chain risks.
SpaceX’s IPO Could Redefine Aerospace Investment: What to Watch
SpaceX’s anticipated IPO could reshape the investment calculus for the aerospace sector as its value accelerates past gravity-bound industries.
Nectar Social Secures $30M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Marketing Platform
The funding round led by Menlo Ventures underscores investor confidence in AI-driven marketing technologies, with Nectar Social utilizing autonomous AI agents for comprehensive brand management.
Alibaba's Chat-Style Shopping Aims to Reshape E-Commerce
By integrating its AI assistant Qwen into Taobao, Alibaba is betting on conversational interfaces to enhance consumer engagement and streamline online shopping.
Interest Rates Dip as Mortgage Market Adjusts: A Potential Opening for Homebuyers
A decline in mortgage interest rates offers a glimmer of hope to homebuyers navigating an unpredictable housing market. But is this a temporary reprieve or a structural shift?