SINGAPORE: Indonesian media conglomerate Elang Mahkota Teknologi (Emtek) is investing US$375 million in ride-hailing and payment firm Grab's ...
FILE PHOTO: A Grab motor driver is seen in a street in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 13, 2017. REUTERS/BeawihartaSINGAPORE: Indonesian media conglomerate Elang Mahkota Teknologi is investing US$375 million in ride-hailing and payment firm Grab's Indonesia unit, the companies said in a statement on Monday , in what they described as a"strategic alliance".
The deal is the latest tie-up between Singapore-headquartered Grab, the region's biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, and Southeast Asian conglomerates, including a strategic investment by Thailand's Central Group in 2019.The Indonesian conglomerate holds stakes in media companies as well as a controlling stake in e-wallet DANA and a stake in e-commerce site Bukalapak.
Two sources told Reuters that the deal is in part intended to lead to a shake-up in the digital payments sector and help Grab increase its stake in e-wallet OVO.Grab, OVO, DANA, and Emtek did not immediately answer requests for comment.
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