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Ride hailing was hit hard by COVID-19. Grab’s Russell Cohen on how the company adapted.
A contactless Grab delivery Ride-hailing services around the world have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Grab was…
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Grab launches new consumer financial services, including micro-investments and loans
Grab announced today that its financial unit, which previously focused mainly on services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is launching…
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Streaming service Hooq shuts down, ends partnership with Disney’s Hotstar, Grab and others
Hooq, a five-year-old on-demand video streaming service that aimed to become “Netflix for Southeast Asia,” has shut down weeks after…
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Igloo raises $8.2M to bring insurance to more people in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based Igloo, formerly known as Axinan, has raised $8.2 million as the insurance-tech startup looks to broaden its foothold in…
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Grab raises up to $856M to boost payments business as rumors swirl of a merger with rival Gojek
Southeast Asian on-demand transport startup Gojek denies that it is involved in talks to merge with Grab but today Grab…
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Indonesia’s ride-hailing giant Gojek launches video streaming service GoPlay
On-demand video streaming giant Netflix, which is increasingly expanding its footprint in developing markets, now has a new competitor in…
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Grab promises to invest $500 million into Vietnam
Ride-hailing company Grab is going to focus some of its efforts on Vietnam with a $500 million investment over the…
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Splyt wants to connect the world’s ride-hailing apps for easy international roaming
The vision of a universal global ride-hailing service is over. Uber’s decision to exit markets like China, Southeast Asia and…
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MAX.ng raises $7M round backed by Yamaha and pilots EVs in Nigeria
Nigerian motorcycle transit startup MAX.ng has raised a $7 million funding round led by Novastar Ventures, with participation of Japanese…
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