grab and gojek come closer to merger deal

Grab and Gojek come closer to merger deal

The merger between the two tech unicorns Grab and Gojek may be concluded soon as the investors of both parties are urging to complete the deal.
ceo of mai linh group dismissed

CEO of Mai Linh Group dismissed

Mai Linh Group's dreams of digital transformation may have been shattered by the dismissal of CEO Rahn Wood, the person who was elected to lead the charge for the taxi group.
now tightens bonus payments for drivers

Now tightens bonus payments for drivers

Following Grab’s lead from last year, Now has also tightened bonus payments for drivers after successfully building out a solid position in the Vietnamese market.
gojek launches app and brand in vietnam

Gojek launches app and brand in Vietnam

Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, today announced the official launch of the Gojek app in Vietnam. Starting from 6:00am this morning, customers in Vietnam can access services for motorbike ride-hailing (GoBike), logistics (GoSend), and food delivery (GoFood) via the Gojek app, which is available for download via iOS and Android.
capital inflows to southeast asian startups up 91 per cent despite outbreak

Capital inflows to Southeast Asian startups up 91 per cent despite outbreak

Southeast Asian startups, especially e-commerce and fintech companies, have witnessed a significant increase in their investment attraction between April and June with the global public health challenge continuing to exert pressure on the whole economy.
grab kicks off grab ventures ignite programme to propel vietnams startup ecosystem

Grab kicks off Grab Ventures Ignite programme to propel Vietnam’s startup ecosystem

Grab officially kicked off Grab Ventures Ignite, an accelerator programme for early-stage startups in Vietnam, with a focus on helping Vietnamese startups thrive in the new normal.
goviet to be rebranded as gojek vietnam

GoViet to be rebranded as Gojek Vietnam

GoViet, one of Vietnam's leading on-demand multi-service platforms, today announced that it will unite its app and brand under Gojek to become Gojek Vietnam.
facebook could be planning to conquer southeast asia through gojek investment

Facebook could be planning to conquer Southeast Asia through Gojek investment

Pouring capital into Gojek right after entering the e-commerce sector, what ambitions is Facebook harbouring?
merger could tip scales in ride hailing

Merger could tip scales in ride-hailing

The two local ride-hailing platforms be and FastGo could negotiate a merger to break the dominance of Grab in Vietnam.
queries around shareholders of fastgo and be

Queries around shareholders of FastGo and be

After only two years of operation, the shareholder structures of both local ride-hailing platforms FastGo and be are now a mystery.
muzzling ride hailers for public safety

Muzzling ride-hailers for public safety

The lack of contractual ties between ride-hailing service providers and their partners and that of criteria in selecting drivers have raised concerns about safety risks for both passengers and the larger community.
grab increases financial relief for restaurant partners and food merchants during covid 19

Grab increases financial relief for restaurant partners and food merchants during COVID-19

Grab is the only ride-hailing firm providing financial support to restaurant partners and food merchants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will use part of its financial relief worth VND70 billion ($3 million) to help restaurants and cafés generate revenue and attract new customers during the crisis.
decree 10 paves way for grab and other ride hailing firms to begin official operation

Decree 10 paves way for Grab and other ride-hailing firms to begin official operation

Decree No.10/2020/ND-CP is heralding a new development chapter for the Vietnamese transport industry by opening to the trends of the future. Under the new law, Grab and other tech-based car firms can now select a suitable business model and operate on full legal grounds – on a national scale.
grab steps up relief measures to protect health and safety of drivers during covid 19

Grab steps up relief measures to protect health and safety of drivers during COVID-19

Grab is the only ride-hailing firm in Vietnam offering financial support and launching several initiatives to support the community and its partners in the COVID-19 fight.
vietnam formalises legal framework for grab and other ride hailing platforms

Vietnam formalises legal framework for Grab and other ride-hailing platforms

From April 1, Decree No.10/2020/ND-CP is officially in effect, replacing Decree No.86/2014/ND-CP on auto transport business and conditions for auto transport business. This means Grab and other ride-hailing platforms can now operate as legal businesses in Vietnam after the pilot e-hailing programme ended.