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Nadiem Makarim, a co-founder of tech giant Gojek and former education minister, has been found guilty of some charges in a corruption case by an Indonesian court and sentenced to ten years in prison. Makarim, aged 41,…
Indonesia’s GoTo, a ride-hailing and food delivery company, alongside Singapore-based Grab, announced they will reduce the per-trip commissions for their two-wheeled driver partners in Indonesia. Beginning July 1, the commission rate will be slashed from 20%…
Niklas Ostberg, the founder and CEO of Delivery Hero, is set to step down from his leadership role after a notable 15-year tenure at the helm of the global food delivery enterprise. As a result, the company has launched a search to find a suitable successor…
Southeast Asian superapp, Grab, has reported its strongest first quarter to date, with plans to expand beyond its home market for the first time. It plans to do so with an investment of $600 million. Grab’s CEO and co-founder, Anthony Tan, expressed his…
In an ambitious move towards global expansion, Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing and delivery company, has announced its first venture beyond its home territory. The Singapore-based firm will acquire the Taiwan branch of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda…
Gojek Singapore, a leading ride-hailing platform, has made significant changes to its top leadership, appointing Janine Teo as its new General Manager. Teo is succeeding Lien Choong Luen, who decided to step down in February after steering the company for…
DoorDash, the leading food delivery platform, has announced the discontinuation of its operations in Singapore and Japan to concentrate on markets with higher priorities. Singapore Shutdown In Singapore, DoorDash will be closing down its Deliveroo service on…
Grab Holdings, a Singapore-based technology firm specializing in transportation, food, and e-commerce solutions, has reported a prosperous full-year profit. This marks a significant recovery from the financial deficit experienced in the previous year. Strong…
A recent study reveals that Singapore experienced the second-lowest growth in its food delivery market in the previous year amongst significant Southeast Asian nations. The gross merchandise value (GMV) for food delivery in Singapore escalated by 13% in 2025,…
Too Good To Go, the surplus food marketplace, is already making strides after launching in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in November of the previous year. The company, which has its headquarters in Denmark, offers a unique platform that enables consumers to purchase…
Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Payment, Inc., Uber Japan Co., Ltd., and Uber Eats Japan, Inc. have revealed plans to augment their strategic alliance by incorporating Rakuten ID. This joint venture connects Uber, a prominent mobility and delivery platform in…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently launched a lawsuit against two meal kit delivery companies, HelloFresh and Youfoodz. The case, filed in Federal Court, accuses the two companies of misleading their customers about the…
HelloFresh, a renowned meal kit company, is innovating its service by transforming its packages into a platform for partner brands to interact with customers. Using a series of recipe integration campaigns, HelloFresh has collaborated with brands such as…
Possible discussions are currently underway in Indonesia regarding a potential merger or acquisition involving Grab, a ride-hailing and food delivery company, and its competitor GoTo, according to a statement made by the presidential spokesperson on Friday.…
Grab Holdings Inc. surpassed projected revenues for the third quarter, thanks to strong consumer spending on its ride-hailing and food delivery services. The increase in user numbers can be linked to the company’s efforts in expanding its platform. Grab’s…
Great Wrap, an emerging leader in the alternative plastics industry, has unfortunately been forced to cease operations due to mounting debts. The company has reportedly accumulated about $39 million in debts, culminating in an unexpected end almost six years…
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