Asian startups can learn from IPO flops Almost every startup, if not all, dreams of growing bigger and getting listed on the stock exchange one day. Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023
Over dinner in Davos, the CEOs of Novartis, Coca-Cola, and Grab shared what’s worrying them Highlights from Fortune's dinner in Davos. Fortune · Feb 1, 2023
Grab sees foreign users surge in Thailand Super-app Grab reported a 45% surge in foreign users of its ride-hailing service in Thailand between the second and third quarters of last year, reflecting a recovery of tourism in the country. Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023
Actress not lying about bribe: source A number of officers among the seven Huai Khwang policemen accused by Taiwanese actress Charlene An of extorting 27,000 baht from her in the early morning of Jan 4 have now admitted she was telling the truth, according to a police source. Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023
Actress bribe claim borne out by officers' confessions: source A number of officers among the seven Huai Khwang policemen accused by Taiwanese actress Charlene An of extorting 27,000 baht from her in the early morning of Jan 4 have now admitted she was telling the truth, according to a police source. Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023
Police chief steps in to bribes row The national police chief has ordered investigators to find more evidence related to a Taiwanese actress's complaint that police extorted 27,000 baht from her at a checkpoint in Huai Khwang district this month. Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023
Police chief steps in to bribes row The national police chief has ordered investigators to find more evidence related to a Taiwanese actress's complaint that police extorted 27,000 baht from her at a checkpoint in Huai Khwang district this month. Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2023
Police chief wants transparent probe into extortion claim The national police chief has ordered investigators to find more evidence related to a Taiwanese actress’s complaint that police extorted 27,000 baht from her at a checkpoint in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district earlier this month. Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2023
Banking on virtual success Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era. Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2023
Southeast Asia food delivery market slows in risk to Grab, GoTo SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia’s food delivery spending grew at the slowest pace in at least four years in 2022, highlighting the challenges faced by regional internet giants Grab Holdings Ltd and GoTo Group. Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023
How closing the digital divide can improve the global economic outlook for 2023 and beyond As much as 60% of the global GDP relies on digital communications–and yet a third of the global population remains disconnected from the internet. Fortune · Jan 10, 2023
Regional banks driven to step up digital services Banks in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific are being pressured to improve their digital banking services in 2023, as more tech companies are expected to join the industry amid the use of cloud technology, says cloud banking platform Mambu. Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023
Grab spots 2023 consumer trends Super-app Grab has underscored healthy menus, afternoon snacks and delivery subscriptions as consumer trends that merchants should pay attention to next year. Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022
Grab banking on Phuket tuk-tuk service Super-app Grab has launched "GrabTukTuk" service in Phuket, aiming to capture tourists flocking to the southern island following the country's reopening. Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022
Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022 Line Man in talks to acquire Foodpanda in Thailand Food delivery unicorn Line Man Wongnai is in talks to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda in Thailand as it plans for a stock-market debut in the next few years, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Bangkok Post · Dec 9, 2022 Grab focuses on long-term journey Amid economic uncertainty and a spending slowdown, super-app Grab projects the industry is moving towards new business practices where price wars become less intense, focusing instead on building customer loyalty and broadening customer segments.
Bangkok Post · Nov 25, 2022 Baggage handlers told to speed up The Transport Ministry has ordered baggage-handling companies at Suvarnabhumi airport to speed up their services after receiving complaints from people who had to wait up to 90 minutes to collect their luggage.
Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022 Buy now, pay later lures apps and e-marketplaces Super apps and e-marketplaces are making a foray into buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in Thailand to stimulate consumption amid economic headwinds and stagnant inflation.
Bangkok Post · Nov 11, 2022 Grab enlisted to ease Suvarnabhumi airport taxi woes Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) plans to work with the ride-hailing app Grab to solve the shortage of taxi services at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2022 Gig workers left to go it alone On a busy Thursday afternoon in downtown Bangkok, 800 motorcycle delivery drivers clad in iconic green vests converged to protest in front of Grab headquarters on Phetchaburi Road to air their frustration towards its new policy which requires drivers to book a time slot and area to work in.
Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022 Grab announces new head of Thailand Grab, an on-demand super-app available in Southeast Asia, has promoted executive director Worachat Luxkanalode to be the new country head of Grab Thailand, effective from today.
Bangkok Post · Oct 29, 2022 Suvarnabhumi airport's plan to lure back taxis Taxi drivers at Suvarnabhumi airport are demanding the airport raise service fees and fares to lure back drivers to solve the problem of a taxi shortage.
Benzinga · Sep 27, 2022 Elon Musk Twitter Case Deposition Delayed, FTX US Goes Shopping, Spotify's Analyst Sees Audiobooks Immaterial: Top Financial Media Stories Tuesday, Sept. 27 Bloomberg
Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022 Line Man Wongnai raises $265m in Series-B funds Line Man Wongnai, a food delivery service operator, has raised US$265 million in Series-B fundraising, enabling its valuation to surpass $1 billion and thereby achieving unicorn status.
Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022 GrabMart to woo more small merchants Grab, an on-demand superapp available in Southeast Asia, is sharpening its focus on "Quick Commerce" by ramping up efforts to attract small-sized merchants to its GrabMart platform to drive growth in this high-potential segment.