Grab 'in a position to acquire' after Gojek merger report


Grab, Southeast Asia's biggest start-up, is now valued at over $15 billion, Reuters reported in October, according to a source familiar with the matter. Gojek's worth has been estimated at $10 billion.

SINGAPORE: The CEO of Singapore ride-hailer Grab told employees in an internal note on Thursday that the firm is in a position to make acquisitions, following a report it is close to a merger with regional rival Gojek.

The two firms have made substantial progress in talks to merge Southeast Asia's two most valuable startups, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

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