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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