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Bank Negara Malaysia working with ‘relevant authorities’ to address concerns over BNPL

It is important for individuals to understand the terms and conditions of the BNPL schemes, and to not take debt that they cannot afford, the regulator warned.

Grab to increase stakes in Indonesia-based e-wallet OVO to 90% – report

Grab has increased its holding in Ovo's parent company PT Bumi Cakrawala Perkasa from about 39 percent.

Unicorns-in-the-making: The underrated, untapped, and unknown of Malaysia’s tech ecosystem

Malaysia’s tech ecosystem is finally coming of age, and this is the moment to unlock Malaysia’s Underrated, Untapped and Unknown Unicorns-in-making. 

Grab-Euromonitor report: Southeast Asia online food delivery spend to hit $28B in 2025

Growth is expected to be fastest in emerging markets such as Myanmar, Vietnam and the Philippines, with the total regional online food delivery Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) to more than triple from $9 billion in 2020 to $28 billion in 2025.

Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia

The ongoing pandemic has helped to accelerate the uptake of BNPL as commerce increasingly moves online and consumers look for alternatives to better manage their finances.

Top product managers in Southeast Asia share tips and best practices for budding PMs

Product experts share actionable insights from their years of product management. Find useful tips on different ways to structure a product team within an organization, communication amongst different stakeholders, and hiring PMs. Practical advice on beta testing and prioritization strategies will also be covered towards the end of this piece so do read to…

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Consortiums and companies submit Malaysia digital banking license bids as deadline looms close, including Grab-Singtel venture

The Race for the five digital banking licenses heats up further as more consortiums and companies announced their application, including ride-hailing giant Grab-Singtel consortium, which bagged a digital full-bank license in Singapore last year. These consortiums also include overseas investors and technology partners from Singapore, Japan, and China.

Grab inks SPAC deal with Altimeter Growth as it readies US IPO at $39.6B valuation

It is expected to be the largest-ever US equity offering by a Southeast Asian company as the deal values the leading Southeast Asian super app at approximately $39.6 billion. The company is expected to be traded on NASDAQ under ticker “GRAB” as it goes public.

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Grab gets backing from South Korean retailer Shinsegae Group’s corporate VC arm Signite Partners

The South Korean retail giant has been actively making moves to invest overseas through its VC arm, Signite Partners

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Grab secures $2B 5-year term loan facility as industry heats up in SEA

Grab plans to use the loan to strengthen its position as the leading super app in Southeast Asia, through stronger liquidity and diversified financing.