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The latest news and top stories on Grab. A leading entity in the technology sector, Singapore-based Grab Holdings Inc. specialises in ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery and digital payment services. It primarily serves a diverse target market across Southeast Asia, including office workers, business professionals and various income levels. Grab is known for being Southeast Asia’s first decacorn and the region’s largest technology startup, having expanded significantly since its founding in Malaysia in 2012. Its overall business strategy focuses on becoming a comprehensive “superapp” by integrating multiple services and leveraging technology for market expansion and user engagement.
Cars drive along a road in Denpasar, on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, at sunset. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Bali’s taxi wars: why Grab and Gojek drivers fear the island’s ‘no-go zones’

An unseen battle between ride-hailing giants and traditional village councils is forcing tourists to pay inflated rates – or walk.

Indonesia

Course correction: Indonesia reshapes ride-hailing sector with state power

Singapore

AI powers Singapore’s Grab to US$955 million quarterly earnings

Singapore

Singapore’s robotaxi drive revs up with help from Chinese AV leaders

The city state is working with Chinese companies like WeRide and Pony.ai to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads.

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A passenger’s view from inside an autonomous vehicle in Punggol, Singapore. Photo: Jean Iau
Autonomous vehicles

China’s WeRide eyes Hong Kong, Singapore roads for robotaxi services

Company plans to put self-driving taxis and buses on Hong Kong streets this year, while Singapore service starts April 1 through Grab.

US, Israel war on Iran

‘Getting worse each day’: why Southeast Asia is vulnerable to the fuel crisis

From Laos to Thailand, long queues are forming at petrol stations while residents are reeling from surging fuel prices.

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Autonomous vehicles

Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to edge rivals in crowded robotaxi field

WeRide says its world model has slashed costs to support global expansion, but investors question if it can deliver a lasting advantage.

A simulated environment created by WeRide’s world model Genesis. Photo: Handout
Singapore

As Deliveroo leaves Singapore, spotlight turns on city state’s tight market

The platform’s departure has underscored the challenge of turning a profit in a dense, tightly contested market.

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Malaysia

Malaysia promises millions of gig workers a safety net, but critics see holes

A new law would mandate written contracts and dispute resolution, but labour groups argue it still leaves workers at the mercy of algorithms.

Hong Kong transport

Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics

Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.

An Uber taxi waits at stand outside Kowloon Tong MTR station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | AI-enhanced nutrition must enhance our agency, not undermine it

Artificial intelligence is powering a nutrition revolution in Asia. To ensure public trust, innovation must put consumers at the forefront.

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A Grab delivery service worker receives a takeaway food order from a restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 25, 2021. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesian gig riders warn of ‘ojol revolution’ as anger at inequality deepens

‘We work through rain and sun for our families. We just don’t want to be mistreated by authorities and operators,’ a gig rider says.

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Indonesia

Hungry for justice: Southeast Asia sends Indonesia’s protesters food, solidarity

What began as small acts of kindness quickly evolved into a spontaneous transnational campaign in solidarity with Indonesian dissent.

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Indonesia

Video | MP pay protests turn deadly in Indonesia

Demonstrators threw rocks, demanding a salary cut for lawmakers who earn up to US$6,150 per month, about 30 times the average income.

Protests turn deadly in Indonesia sparked by opposition to lawmakers’ ‘excessive’ pay
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Indonesia

Indonesia protests erupt after delivery rider death in first test for Prabowo

The president has ordered an investigation into the Jakarta incident amid growing tensions and outrage.

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A protester burns tyres after clashing with police in Jakarta on Friday. Photo: EPA
SCMP Highlights

Singapore’s S$1 million public flats, Philippine Senate vote: 7 Asia highlights

From S$1 million government flats in Singapore to Philippines’ impeachment case, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Malaysia

Grab halts Mandarin driver trial in Malaysia after backlash, government warning

A viral screenshot showed the ride-hailing giant charging up to 50 per cent more for Mandarin-speaking drivers.

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Vietnam

Bike ban: Vietnam to phase out fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi

Motorcycles are the main mode of transport for most of Hanoi’s 8 million residents.

Motorcyclists wearing face masks wait at a traffic signal in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: AP
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