Grab is Beating Uber in Southeast Asia

Hi folks, it’s Yoolim in Singapore. A recent trip to the coastal city of Danang in Vietnam reminded me why Grab is Southeast Asia’s dominant ride-hailing operator.

During the Vietnam War, Danang was where first American combat troops landed, serving as a busy American air base. Today, there are 55 kilometers of pristine white-sand beaches, lined with new resorts. The plane arrived late at night, so our party booked the hotel’s car service. The 30-minute ride in a seven-seater van cost 950,000 dong, or about $41.