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Netflix and ride? Grab adds a streaming service to its app
Grab added Netflix-like video-on-demand service HOOQ into its core ride-hailing app. The company, which is valued at USD 11 billion and raising a USD 5 billion round, already offers a range of services, including food delivery, payments, grocery delivery, travel deals and more. Now, it is expanding its services to entertainment.
Travel tech this week: Start-ups Grab, Nezasa, AvantStay secure millions and more
It is that time of the week again. This time, we saw millions being secured by start-ups hinting the forthcoming innovations in various sectors.
Race to USD 3B: Grab receives USD 200 million from Booking Holdings
Coming from the heels of Microsoft’s strategic investment in Grab, the ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia received a fresh capital from travel firm Booking Holdings.
Collinson sparks loyalty through airport digital-commerce platform
Loyalty and benefits company Collinson has invested in Grab, an airport e-commerce platform that simplifies mobile ordering of airport necessities.
Safety: Ride-hailing services’ major blackhole
Chinese ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing suffered a major setback when Delete Didi movement spread across China following the murder of a passenger by one of its drivers.
Grab x Cargo to set up retail stores in cars
Ride-sharing company Grab has thought of a way to further monetise a cab ride by partnering with US start-up Cargo
Go-Jek makes international debut with $500 million in its pockets
In the coming months, daily commuters in Southeast Asia will soon get the chance to join the Indonesian way of travel as Go-Jek expands into Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. With Uber now out of sight, the company looks to be seizing the moment to capture the market in the region.
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