Grab’s third quarter takes a hit from virus curbs
Grab's mobility business brought in US$88 million in revenue, down 26% from a year earlier, while sales at its deliveries unit rose 58%.
Pandemic saviours, food delivery apps now under fire
Some businesses are trying to get around the all-powerful delivery apps by creating their own platforms.
China fines food delivery giant Meituan for monopolistic behaviour
Meituan has been under fire since market regulators launched an investigation into the group in April, with particular scrutiny paid to the working conditions of its millions of delivery drivers.
Have PhD, will deliver food: Riders hit the road in pursuit of their dreams
While food delivery riders are often dismissed as an extension of their service, many see their jobs as a stepping stone to bigger things.
China enforces minimum wage for delivery riders amid crackdown on mega tech
Food delivery and other big tech company shares lost billions of dollars on the news.
Takeaway prices bite but there’s nothing for it, say restaurant groups
The increase in cost of raw ingredients coupled with other expenses make it impossible for them to shave down prices any further.
8pm limit for food outlets to slow down night movement, but govt says ‘can revisit’
Senior minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says restrictions have been eased for more business categories under the MCO this time around.
‘Welcome to the Brexit’: Dutch customs stop sandwich crossings under new trade rules
The new post-Brexit rules say that bringing foods that contain meat or dairy into the EU, even for personal use, is forbidden.
Beaten, and then saved by the pandemic
Mohd Saddam Irrban lives the best and worst of Covid-19's impact on businesses.
