Hi there, it’s Mars from the Philippines. Online news sites were abuzz with ride-hailing stories this week, with, of course, Southeast Asia’s leading players Grab and Go-Jek taking the spoNewsKrASIA Weekly: Grab and Go-Jek in the spotlight2 mins read
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