ride-hailing

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

October 22, 2024 | 14:57

This October, Grab is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Vietnam.

GSM enters ride-hailing market with Xanh SM Bike Platform

October 02, 2024 | 18:13

GSM has launched its Xanh SM Bike Platform, offering an 80 per cent revenue share and incentives for VinFast electric motorcycle drivers.

Ride-hailing company Gojek to exit Vietnam

September 05, 2024 | 11:22

Gojek, the on-demand, multiservice mobile platform, will close its Vietnam business effective September 16.

Vietnam's ride-hailing market to reach $880,000 in 2024

March 19, 2024 | 10:27

Vietnam's ride-hailing market size is forecast to hit $880,000 in 2024 and $2.16 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 19.5 per cent, according to Mordor Intelligence.

Grab proposes simplified administrative procedures for ridesharing

November 20, 2023 | 08:04

The ride-hail company expects much-needed reforms from the government.

Vingroup's GSM to launch ride-hailing and electric motorcycle services

July 18, 2023 | 18:59

Green and Smart Mobility Corporation has announced plans to extend its electric taxi services to 27 cities and provinces in Vietnam, as part of the company's commitment to green mobility and sustainable transportation.

Online payments via e-wallets on the rise

December 29, 2021 | 14:00

Gaining momentum through four social distancing periods, e-wallet payments, along with e-commerce continue to thrive in the new normal.

Gojek officially rolls out car ride-hailing service in Ho Chi Minh City

November 18, 2021 | 14:28

Gojek announced the expansion of its GoCar service for all users in Ho Chi Minh City in a move to intensify the competition in the local ride-sharing market.

Vietnam's pandemic restrictions greatly widen Grab's losses

November 12, 2021 | 22:51

Due to unusual costs and a general decline in the ride-hailing business, Grab Holdings reported a net loss of $988 million in the third quarter.

Gojek launches four-wheel ride-hailing service in Ho Chi Minh City under lockdown

August 19, 2021 | 16:34

Gojek launched GoCar in Ho Chi Minh City, first exclusively for frontline healthcare workers before expanding it to the general public later this year.

Ride-hailers assist drivers with policies

July 31, 2021 | 14:00

Millions of ride-hailing and food delivery drivers are counting on meagre allowances to sustain their livelihoods amidst the pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City.

Shippers and ride-hailers pushed to the limit amid pandemic

July 07, 2021 | 12:24

While people are staying at home to curb the spread of the pandemic, shippers are overwhelmed by rising orders and the high risk of coronavirus infection.

Gojek and Tokopedia announce merger to become new tech giant in Southeast Asia

May 17, 2021 | 17:38

Indonesian ride-hailing and payments company Gojek today announced its merger with e-commerce player Tokopedia to create a new Indonesian powerhouse GoTo Group.

Grab plans to go public in US in partnership with Altimeter

April 14, 2021 | 11:36

Grab intends to go public in the US in partnership with Altimeter Growth Corp. in the largest-ever US equity offering by a Southeast Asian company.

2,000 GrabCar vehicles to be equipped with Panasonic nanoe X air quality solutions

January 14, 2021 | 17:44

Panasonic announced a partnership with Grab to use nanoe X technology in its vehicles, which has a proven inhibitory effect against the SARS-CoV2 virus.