Automo has changed its name to Otomo, reflecting “a more global long term vision that we are planning ahead,” the company’s founder said. Go to Source
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Didi opens platform to rival firms as super-app battle heats up
The move comes as rivals Meituan Dianping and AutoNavi continue to expand their operations. Go to Source
CEO of Philippine ride-hailing app steps aside
Eddie Ybanez said he will be replaced by former chief technology officer Kenneth Baylosis. Go to Source
In brief: Grab had discussions to acquire local payments startup 2C2P, people say
2C2P ultimately declined the offers from Grab and other bidding parties. Go to Source
In brief: Grab fined for leaking customer data in marketing emails
GrabCar found that the incident was caused by the erroneous assembly of customer information from different database tables. Go to Source
B2B ecommerce startup partners with Grab Financial to launch SME business financing
Merchants and retailers can use the new service to procure directly from suppliers within Dropee’s platform with financing tenure plans of up to 12 months. Go to Source
Grab co-founder Tan Hooi Ling steps into the spotlight
Recently, Ling – as she’s commonly known – has had to overcome her introversion and get out in front of people. Go to Source
In brief: Nonprofit buys oBike, Ofo bikes for donation to students in Myanmar
Lesswalk will start giving them out by the end of June. Go to Source
An analysis of Gojek and Grab’s valuations and profitability prospects
Some media outlets and analysts are casting a pall on Gojek and Grab’s future initial public offerings. This conclusion is premature. Go to Source
In brief: Toyota mulls $550m investment in China’s Didi
The report added that Toyota was also looking to launch a new mobility services company in China. Go to Source