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Food delivery services

China seeks to curb ‘unfair’ competition in food delivery sector

Fierce competition between top platforms in China has led to price wars.
Fierce competition between top platforms in China has led to price wars.

Sheng Siong, Foodpanda tie up to launch on-demand grocery delivery service on June 22

The on-demand grocery delivery service will be available at 43 Sheng Siong outlets.
The on-demand grocery delivery service will be available at 43 Sheng Siong outlets.

Grab to help F&B merchants be more visible on its platform and reach more customers

21 Moonstone Group’s managing director Jeremy Lim (centre) and his colleague (right) at the launch of Grab Full House Mission on June 9.
21 Moonstone Group’s managing director Jeremy Lim (centre) and his colleague (right) at the launch of Grab Full House Mission on June 9.

Longer parking grace period of 30 minutes for delivery riders at 12 CapitaLand malls from July

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Lots reserved for NDCA delivery riders at Tampines Mall on June 5, 2026.
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Lots reserved for NDCA delivery riders at Tampines Mall on June 5, 2026.

Foodpanda rider who wrote on wall outside customer’s unit remorseful, cleans up writing

A Foodpanda spokesperson said the platform also reached out to the customer directly to offer compensation.
A Foodpanda spokesperson said the platform also reached out to the customer directly to offer compensation.

China issues new rules to bust ‘ghost’ takeout deliveries

Fierce competition among food delivery apps has led to the spread of “ghost” merchants that lack dine-in premises and are accused of unsanitary conditions.
Fierce competition among food delivery apps has led to the spread of “ghost” merchants that lack dine-in premises and are accused of unsanitary conditions.

News analysis

From rides to routines: How Grab is shaping daily habits to keep users hooked

The number of people using the Grab app monthly climbed to 52 million in the first quarter - a 24 per cent year-on-year growth.
The number of people using the Grab app monthly climbed to 52 million in the first quarter - a 24 per cent year-on-year growth.

Grab earnings top forecasts on resilient ride, delivery demand

Grab has rolled out promotional offers and bundled features to attract customers grappling with higher costs.
Grab has rolled out promotional offers and bundled features to attract customers grappling with higher costs.

Forum: Impatient customers make delivery riders take risks

China hits food delivery platforms with $671 million fine for ‘ghost’ deliveries

The legal representatives of the companies were also fined a total of 19.7 million yuan, the market regulator said.
The legal representatives of the companies were also fined a total of 19.7 million yuan, the market regulator said.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.