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Grab launches numberless payments card
It’s available in Singapore today and will be rolled out in the Philippines early next year. Go to Source
Ping An leads $70m series D round for Indian car marketplace CarDekho
With the new funds, CarDekho looks to bolster its domestic and international presence. Go to Source
Huawei files suit against FCC over rural carriers decision
The US agency passed an order to ban carriers in rural America from using a government fund to buy Huawei gear. Go to Source
Blockchain-based ride-hailing service Tada bags $5m in series A round
It plans to continue expanding within its current markets, further develop its mobility ecosystem, and build new products and services. Go to Source
Korean ride-hailing service Tada to face court hearing over regulatory issues
Tada, operated by SoCar subsidiary VCNC, is facing allegations that its operations break local transportation law. Go to Source
Ola reorganizes business, cuts staff ahead of planned IPO, sources say
It is laying off up to 8% of its staff as part of a wider reorganization plan, sources said. Go to Source
Grab to pilot motorbike-hailing service in Malaysia
The move comes closely after rival Gojek received approval to start limited operations in the country next year. Go to Source
SG Bike completes $1.9m takeover of Mobike fleet, offers free rides
Singapore’s SG Bike says it is the country’s largest bike-sharing operator after completing its acquisition of Mobike’s local fleet today. In March, it was revealed that Chinese bike-sharing giant Mobike would pull out of the Lion City to focus its efforts on other markets. The company later said it was exploring options to transfer its… Continue reading SG Bike completes $1.9m takeover of Mobike fleet, offers free rides
Bukalapak launches credit card application service through Cermati tie-up
Bukalapak’s users will be able to choose a credit card from various banks including BRI, Bank Mega, and Citi. Go to Source