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A slow drive into its competitor’s home market. NewsGo-Jek preps for Singapore entry, now pre-registering local drivers1 min read
Such deliveries will help supplement the incomes of GrabFood delivery staff during off-peak hours. NewsGrab starts trial of on-demand courier service GrabExpress in Singapore2 mins read
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Users of Finnish transport app Whim can pay as they go or sign up for a subscription service. NewsNew transport app to enter Singapore with ComfortDelGro partnership2 mins read
Go-Jek’s expansion into Singapore will be one to watch, as the city-state has been home to its strongest and most well-funded rival Grab. NewsIndonesia’s Go-Jek may drive into Singapore as early as Oct 20182 mins read
Adding Toyota Tsusho as an investor will help this mobility tech solutions company drive its offerings beyond Singapore. NewsSMRT-backed startup MobilityX raises Series A led by Toyota2 mins read
With mainland China being a top source of tourism for Japan, Didi can be sure to leverage this trend with its new service in Osaka. NewsDidi launches taxi-hailing in Japan through SoftBank joint venture2 mins read
Right when everyone believes the ride-hailing race in Southeast Asia would probably only happen between Singapore-based Grab and Jakarta-headquartered Go-Jek, as both have been expanding aggressively NewsVietnamese FastGo aims for US$50 million Series B to challenge Grab and Go-Jek1 min read
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