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Grab, GoJek, Didi and why it's hard to find winners in the few really successful EMs
SINGAPORE (Feb 18): They say there is no such thing as bad publicity. For GoJek, at least, the recent altercation between one of its drivers and a female passenger, who turned the phrase “Is it because I’m Chinese?” into a popular meme, has arguably
February 20, 2019
Broker's Calls
Ascendas REIT set to thrive on overseas initiatives & new Grab project, says Maybank
SINGAPORE (Jan 31): Maybank Kim Eng continues to rate Ascendas REIT (A-REIT) at “buy” with an unchanged price target of $2.95, while highlighting the trust as its top S-REIT pick due to its scale, and as the best proxy to recovering sector fundamental
January 31, 2019
Results
Ascendas REIT posts 0.7% higher 3Q DPU of 3.998 cents; secures $181.2 mil BTS project from Grab
SINGAPORE (Jan 30): The manager of Ascendas REIT (A-REIT) reported a 3Q19 distribution per unit (DPU) of 3.998 cents, growing 0.7% from 3.97 cents a year ago after taking into account an enlarged number of units in issue.
January 30, 2019
Singapore economy
Singapore proposes stricter rules for ride-hailing operators
(Jan 25): Singapore is proposing to step up regulation of ride-hailing companies such as Grab and Go-Jek, bringing rules for the services in line with taxi operators in a bid to better protect the safety of commuters and drivers.
January 28, 2019
Commentary
Singapore's Grab can't afford to fail finance
(Jan 16): After sending rival Uber Technologies Inc packing from Singapore and other Southeast Asian markets, homegrown ride-hailing firm Grab has set itself a stiffer target. It wants to be a regional super-app.
January 16, 2019
Tech
Grab is looking heavier by the day. Thanks, Toyota: Tim Culpan
(Dec 20): Six months ago I warned that Grab Holdings Inc. may ditch its asset-light model in favor of owning more inventory.
December 20, 2018
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Grab raises US$150 mil from Yamaha
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): Grab is attracting more global backers after the ride-hailing service defeated Uber Technologies Inc. in Southeast Asia. A motorcycle maker has become the latest investor.
December 14, 2018
Broker's Calls
How will Singapore's land transport players respond to Go-Jek's arrival?
SINGAPORE (Dec 5): RHB Research is maintaining “neutral” on ComfortDelGro (CDG) with an unchanged target price of $2.35, which indicates 11% upside plus 5% FY19F yield.
December 05, 2018
Disruption and Digitalisation
Go-Jek said to roll out in Singapore this week to challenge Grab
(Nov 28): Indonesia’s Go-Jek plans to roll out a preliminary version of its ride-hailing app in Singapore on Thursday, bringing fresh competition to the hometown of arch-rival Grab, according to people familiar with the plan.
November 28, 2018
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Hyundai reinvests another US$250 mil in Grab
SINGAPORE (Nov 7): Ride-hailing company, Grab, has secured US$250 million ($343.5 million) in investments from South Korean carmaker, Hyundai.
November 07, 2018