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The latest news and top stories on Grab. A leading entity in the technology sector, Singapore-based Grab Holdings Inc. specialises in ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery and digital payment services. It primarily serves a diverse target market across Southeast Asia, including office workers, business professionals and various income levels. Grab is known for being Southeast Asia’s first decacorn and the region’s largest technology startup, having expanded significantly since its founding in Malaysia in 2012. Its overall business strategy focuses on becoming a comprehensive “superapp” by integrating multiple services and leveraging technology for market expansion and user engagement.

Singapore

Singapore’s robotaxi drive revs up with help from Chinese AV leaders

The city state is working with Chinese companies like WeRide and Pony.ai to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads.

12 Apr 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Autonomous vehicles

China’s WeRide eyes Hong Kong, Singapore roads for robotaxi services

24 Mar 2026 - 10:15PM

US, Israel war on Iran

‘Getting worse each day’: why Southeast Asia is vulnerable to the fuel crisis

23 Mar 2026 - 9:02PMvideocam

Autonomous vehicles

Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to edge rivals in crowded robotaxi field

WeRide says its world model has slashed costs to support global expansion, but investors question if it can deliver a lasting advantage.

2 Mar 2026 - 9:45PM

A simulated environment created by WeRide’s world model Genesis. Photo: Handout

Singapore

As Deliveroo leaves Singapore, spotlight turns on city state’s tight market

The platform’s departure has underscored the challenge of turning a profit in a dense, tightly contested market.

26 Feb 2026 - 4:36PMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia promises millions of gig workers a safety net, but critics see holes

A new law would mandate written contracts and dispute resolution, but labour groups argue it still leaves workers at the mercy of algorithms.

4 Dec 2025 - 5:05PM

Hong Kong transport

Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics

Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.

15 Nov 2025 - 1:18AM

An Uber taxi waits at stand outside Kowloon Tong MTR station. Photo: Jelly Tse

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | AI-enhanced nutrition must enhance our agency, not undermine it

Artificial intelligence is powering a nutrition revolution in Asia. To ensure public trust, innovation must put consumers at the forefront.

17 Sep 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Indonesia

Indonesian gig riders warn of ‘ojol revolution’ as anger at inequality deepens

‘We work through rain and sun for our families. We just don’t want to be mistreated by authorities and operators,’ a gig rider says.

16 Sep 2025 - 10:50AMvideocam

Indonesia

Hungry for justice: Southeast Asia sends Indonesia’s protesters food, solidarity

What began as small acts of kindness quickly evolved into a spontaneous transnational campaign in solidarity with Indonesian dissent.

3 Sep 2025 - 3:33PMvideocam

A Jakarta-based ride-hailing motorbike rider receives a food parcel donated by a Malaysian well-wisher. Photo: Threads/Shamin Azim Khan

Indonesia

Video | MP pay protests turn deadly in Indonesia

Demonstrators threw rocks, demanding a salary cut for lawmakers who earn up to US$6,150 per month, about 30 times the average income.

29 Aug 2025 - 8:23PM

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Indonesia

Indonesia protests erupt after delivery rider death in first test for Prabowo

The president has ordered an investigation into the Jakarta incident amid growing tensions and outrage.

29 Aug 2025 - 11:29PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

Singapore’s S$1 million public flats, Philippine Senate vote: 7 Asia highlights

From S$1 million government flats in Singapore to Philippines’ impeachment case, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

12 Aug 2025 - 3:12PM

Malaysia

Grab halts Mandarin driver trial in Malaysia after backlash, government warning

A viral screenshot showed the ride-hailing giant charging up to 50 per cent more for Mandarin-speaking drivers.

8 Aug 2025 - 9:46PM

A Grab car pick-up and drop-off point in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Shutterstock

Vietnam

Bike ban: Vietnam to phase out fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi

Motorcycles are the main mode of transport for most of Hanoi’s 8 million residents.

15 Jul 2025 - 9:27AM

Motorcyclists wearing face masks wait at a traffic signal in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: AP

Grab

Singapore’s robotaxi drive revs up with help from Chinese AV leaders

The city state is working with Chinese companies like WeRide and Pony.ai to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads.

China’s WeRide eyes Hong Kong, Singapore roads for robotaxi services

‘Getting worse each day’: why Southeast Asia is vulnerable to the fuel crisis

Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to edge rivals in crowded robotaxi field

WeRide says its world model has slashed costs to support global expansion, but investors question if it can deliver a lasting advantage.

As Deliveroo leaves Singapore, spotlight turns on city state’s tight market

The platform’s departure has underscored the challenge of turning a profit in a dense, tightly contested market.

Malaysia promises millions of gig workers a safety net, but critics see holes

A new law would mandate written contracts and dispute resolution, but labour groups argue it still leaves workers at the mercy of algorithms.

Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics

Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | AI-enhanced nutrition must enhance our agency, not undermine it

Artificial intelligence is powering a nutrition revolution in Asia. To ensure public trust, innovation must put consumers at the forefront.

Indonesian gig riders warn of ‘ojol revolution’ as anger at inequality deepens

‘We work through rain and sun for our families. We just don’t want to be mistreated by authorities and operators,’ a gig rider says.

Hungry for justice: Southeast Asia sends Indonesia’s protesters food, solidarity

What began as small acts of kindness quickly evolved into a spontaneous transnational campaign in solidarity with Indonesian dissent.

.css-1t72pn8{color:#C79A00;}Video | MP pay protests turn deadly in Indonesia

Demonstrators threw rocks, demanding a salary cut for lawmakers who earn up to US$6,150 per month, about 30 times the average income.

Indonesia protests erupt after delivery rider death in first test for Prabowo

The president has ordered an investigation into the Jakarta incident amid growing tensions and outrage.

Singapore’s S$1 million public flats, Philippine Senate vote: 7 Asia highlights

From S$1 million government flats in Singapore to Philippines’ impeachment case, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Grab halts Mandarin driver trial in Malaysia after backlash, government warning

A viral screenshot showed the ride-hailing giant charging up to 50 per cent more for Mandarin-speaking drivers.

Bike ban: Vietnam to phase out fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi

Motorcycles are the main mode of transport for most of Hanoi’s 8 million residents.

Opinion | AI-enhanced nutrition must enhance our agency, not undermine it

Video | MP pay protests turn deadly in Indonesia