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Can Grab's superapp goals work seamlessly?

Can Grab's superapp goals work seamlessly?

They are gunning to be Southeast Asia's WeChat but some analysts are sceptical.Singapore-grown Grab is trying to pursue a gigantic feat as it announced that it plans to launch a “superapp” that can be used by partners across Southeast Asia. It unveiled its strategy for GrabPlatform, an API suite that allows partners to tap into the ride-hailing giant’s technology for logistics and payments.

Singapore Press Holdings Q3 profits up 64.3% to $47.44m

It found growth in its aged care and education businesses, but media revenue remained weak.

SIA to fly direct from Singapore to Los Angeles

It will use its new Airbus A350-900ULR for the trips.

Oxley deputy CEO buys $873,000 of company shares

He now holds 27.69% of the firm's ordinary voting shares.

Singapore could release inflation data on demographic groups

Minister Chan Chun Sing said they are particularly concerned about retirees as a consumer group.

3 in 5 Singapore entrepreneurs open to selling their businesses

1 in 5 will exit as soon as an opportunity knocks.

LTA procures 111 double-decker buses from ST Engineering for $54m

The buses will comply with the latest Euro 6 engine emission standard.

RHB Singapore inks financing deal for $300m SO Sofitel Singapore

It is currently the largest Islamic hotel financing deal in the world.

Falling CPO prices threaten Golden Agri Resources's growth

Prices have been down 6% so far, whilst GAR’s shares have dropped by 16%.

Singapore rallies to fifth place in global innovation rankings

But it still needs to work on education expenditure, environmental performance, and productivity growth.

HDB rental prices slipped 2.9% in June

Rental volumes fell 5.8% to 1,735 flats from 1,841 rented units in May.

New SGX feature to lower costs for bilateral trades

The SGX FlexC FX Futures will be launching on 27 August.

Hyflux bags second contract from repeat customer

The contract will cover a seawater reverse osmosis desalination package in Iran.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.42%

US' move to release the list of US$200b more goods for tariffs could mute gains today.