“We need to push the financial inclusion faster,” said Visa Indonesia’s president director. Go to Source
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After Gojek, LinkAja forms a partnership with Grab
The partnership means Ovo is no longer the sole mobile payment option for Grab. Go to Source
Didi to pilot carpooling relaunch more than a year after 2 passenger deaths
Didi said the Hitch’s trial relaunch follows a comprehensive safety review and product revamp that started last year. Go to Source
China’s Didi in talks to enter the Philippines through local tie-up
The move is expected to break Grab’s “monopoly” in the country. Go to Source
Youth in Tech: What young Singaporeans should know when building a career in a fast-growing industry
Find out at the Tech in Asia x MCCY panel this November 19. Go to Source
Sequoia India-backed used car marketplace Cars24 raises $100m
It plans to expand its footprint to more cities, build up its franchise model, and boost its consumer lending business. Go to Source
Singapore bike-sharing firm Moov gets license to operate 10,000 bikes
It was operating just 1,000 bikes under a sandbox license. Go to Source
Thai car rental platform Drivehub eyes Southeast Asia expansion after $1m raise
Drivehub, which said it has reached breakeven, also looks to venture into the vehicle subscription model and P2P car rental. Go to Source
GrabKitchen expands into Thailand, Vietnam
Grab said it will also launch the service soon in the Philippines and Singapore. Go to Source
Japanese firm Sansan names regional CEO to drive Asia expansion
Sansan will focus on growth in other Asian markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. Go to Source