Taiwan regulator blocks Grab's purchase of Foodpanda business

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Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission blocked Grab's purchase of Foodpanda's delivery business in Taiwan on Oct 21, citing competition concerns. The decision prevents the Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery group from expanding its share of Taiwan's food-delivery market through the acquisition. It is a setback for regional consolidation in the platform-delivery sector, where regulators are increasingly scrutinising deals that could concentrate local markets.

Why it matters：The veto shows Asian regulators are willing to block platform mergers, shaping how delivery and ride-hailing groups grow across the region.

Key points

  • Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission cited competition concerns.
  • The deal covered Foodpanda's Taiwan delivery business.
  • Grab is headquartered in Singapore.

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