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Disruption and Digitalisation
foodpanda partners TADA to cross-share promotions
foodpanda and TADA are partnering up to cross-share promotions on each other's platforms.
April 20, 2023
Cryptocurrency
Ahead of Catalist listing, Ryde hails NFTs to pioneer 'ride to earn' model
The “ride to earn” model is one of the ways we create value for our members and it makes us more sticky: Zou
May 12, 2022
Digital Economy
Grab app disruptions persist for second day for some users
The service disruption comes just weeks before the Singapore-based company is preparing to merge with Altimeter Growth Corp
November 17, 2021
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Insiders tell of Gojek and Tokopedia merger plans with view to US$18 bil IPO
A combined Gojek and Tokopedia would dominate in Indonesia, one of the world’s fastest-growing internet economies.
January 05, 2021
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Where will ride-hailing apps drive towards in a post-Covid-19 world?
Where will ride-hailing apps drive towards in a post-Covid-19 world?
June 26, 2020
Disruption and Digitalisation
Broad regulations for a disrupted industry
SINGAPORE (Aug 12): A new licensing regime for private-hire platform operators that will kick into effect next June could level the playing field between taxi operators and ride-hailing platform providers, as well as protect drivers and consumers alike. H
August 08, 2019
IPO
Uber unveils IPO with warning it may never make a profit
NEW YORK (Apr 12): Uber Technologies Inc has 91 million users, but growth is slowing and it may never make a profit, the ride-hailing company said on Thursday in its initial public offering filing.
April 12, 2019
In print this week
Driving towards the future
SINGAPORE (Feb 8): Peak traffic congestion, unreliable bus timings and packed trains, and picky taxi drivers are the common bane of city dwellers.
February 08, 2019
Grab bags $500 million in debt facilities
SINGAPORE (June 18): Grab has secured a $500 million five-year asset-backed syndicated facility which the ride-hailing firm intends to grow its Singapore vehicle fleet with.
June 18, 2018