The Big Story Ep 62: Grab-Gojek merger will have less competition dilution compared with 2018 Uber deal

5:19 min

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

ST's senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on the developing story of a possible merger between Grab and Gojek.

It's been reported that Grab's chief executive told employees in an internal note on Thursday (Dec 3) that the firm is in a position to make acquisitions, following a report it is close to a merger with regional rival Gojek.

They also discuss how a possible merger or acquisition will affect passengers and drivers.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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The Big Story Ep 62: Grab-Gojek merger will have less competition dilution compared with 2018 Uber deal
5:19 min
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.
ST's senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on the developing story of a possible merger between Grab and Gojek.
It's been reported that Grab's chief executive told employees in an internal note on Thursday (Dec 3) that the firm is in a position to make acquisitions, following a report it is close to a merger with regional rival Gojek.
They also discuss how a possible merger or acquisition will affect passengers and drivers.
Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann
Discover The Straits Times Videos:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JPrc">https://str.sg/JPrc</a>
Discover ST &amp; BT podcasts:
Channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWVR">https://str.sg/JWVR</a>
Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593058080836000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE3goVnd7kXZdhGUBsv0tilzvQc5w">https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU</a>
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Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 

Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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