observers wary of grab suit outcome

Observers wary of Grab suit outcome

The ongoing court case ­between Vinasun and Grab has generated diverging opinion on the tussle between traditional businesses and technology firms in the age of Industry 4.0.
first polls close as voters decide control of us congress

First polls close as voters decide control of US Congress

All 435 seats in the House, 35 seats in the 100-member Senate and 36 of the 50 state governorships are up for grabs.
grab successfully mobilises 200 million from us booking holdings

Grab successfully mobilises $200 million from US' Booking Holdings

Despite the on-going dispute with local taxi firm Vinasun in Vietnam, Grab has successfully lured in $200 million investment from US-based Booking Holdings, a company specialised in tourism and online hotel booking.
go viet storms into food delivery but takes small steps in fintech

Go-Viet storms into food delivery but takes small steps in fintech

Go-Viet is rushing into Vietnam’s booming food delivery market, but unlike its competitor Grab, the ride-hailing firm prefers a slower approach to fintech services.
grab teams up with mekong taxi to roll out grabtaxi in bac lieu

Grab teams up with Mekong Taxi to roll out GrabTaxi in Bac Lieu

Grab Company Ltd. (Grab) shakes hands with Mekong Taxi JSC (Mekong) to launch GrabTaxi in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu.
grab vinasun row accelerates

Grab-Vinasun row accelerates

Controversy continues to linger over the lawsuit between Grab and Vinasun, with some ­experts strongly objecting to the prosecution’s latest proposal that the ride-hailing app firm pay compensation to the taxi ­operator.
vinasun and grab app at loggerheads over losses

Vinasun and Grab app at loggerheads over losses

Fierce debate broke out during last week’s hearing between Vinasun and Grab as the Vietnamese taxi operator accused the Singaporean ride-hailing app firm of anti-competitive business practices that have resulted in lost earnings.
competitiveness continues to climb

Competitiveness continues to climb

With efforts to boost economic reforms and grab opportunities afforded by Industry 4.0 ­continuing apace, Vietnam ­is rising ever higher in the World Economic Forum’s rankings.
grab starts introducing grabpay by moca

Grab starts introducing GrabPay by Moca

Grab is starting to introduce the payment solutions of Moca under its brand-new cashless payment method GrabPay to bring swift, seamless, and secure cashless payment experience to Grab users in Vietnam.
microsoft pours capital into grab

Microsoft pours capital into Grab

In line with the trend of ride-hailing firms receiving investment from technology giants, Grab in the morning of October 9 announced to get a five-year investment from Microsoft.
lalamove officially enters hanoi

Lalamove officially enters Hanoi

After more than one year of operations in Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong delivery firm Lalamove officially expanded its business to Hanoi, challenging Grab and Go-Viet.
grab encourages people to use pedestrian overpasses

Grab encourages people to use pedestrian overpasses

Grab Co., Ltd. and the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union’s Department of Transport has launched a strategy to encourage people to use overpasses in Ho Chi Minh City.
grab officially launches grabfood in hanoi

Grab officially launches GrabFood in Hanoi

The launch of the GrabFood on-demand food delivery service not only marks an important milestone in Grab’s journey towards becoming the leading everyday superapp that offers Vietnamese and Southeast Asian consumers the most essential daily services, but also reaffirms its commitment for long-term investment in Vietnam market as a technology company.
ride hailers break into food delivery

Ride-hailers break into food delivery

Vietnam’s online food delivery market has become even more crowded with new competitors from the ride-hailing sector. Despite strong market potential, experts say success is not guaranteed for all players.
grab to retain existing redemption rates for ride rewards beyond sep 30

Grab to retain existing redemption rates for ride rewards beyond Sep 30

Ride-hailing operator Grab said on Tuesday (Sep 25) that it will retain the existing redemption rates under its GrabRewards programme beyond the end of this month.