{"id":5645,"date":"2018-02-05T22:31:35","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T22:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2018-02-05T23:58:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-05T23:58:06","slug":"grab-and-samsung-sign-mou-to-drive-digital-inclusion-in-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/grab-and-samsung-sign-mou-to-drive-digital-inclusion-in-southeast-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Grab and Samsung Sign MOU to Drive Digital Inclusion in Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grab, the leading on-demand transportation and mobile payments platform in Southeast Asia, and Samsung Electronics, one of the world\u2019s largest electronics companies, announced that they have signed a multi-year MOU to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia. Grab and Samsung will work together on a wide range of initiatives to bring the benefits of technology, such as enhanced customer experiences and improved income opportunities, to millions of consumers and Grab driver-partners across Southeast Asia.
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\nGrab is the market leader in ride-hailing in Southeast Asia, an industry that is one of the fastest growing Internet services sectors and expected to be a $25 billion market by 2022 in this region. <\/a>As part of the wide-ranging strategic collaboration, Grab and Samsung will develop customised solutions for the ride-hailing industry, including micro-financing schemes for Grab\u2019s over 2.3 million driver-partners, improved customer booking and in-car experiences, and new mobility solutions. The two companies will also work together to expand into Southeast Asia\u2019s fragmented mobile payments ecosystem and provide a mobile payments solution that will serve the needs of consumers in Southeast Asia.
\nAnthony Tan, Group CEO and Co-founder, Grab<\/strong>, said, \u201cSoutheast Asia is home to the world\u2019s fastest growing emerging markets, yet many in the smaller towns and cities do not have easy access to the growing digital economy. Mobile technology can bridge the infrastructural divide and make economic growth more inclusive. Samsung is one of the world\u2019s most innovative technology companies, and we\u2019re thrilled to partner with them to empower more people in Southeast Asia to improve their livelihoods and provide more digital services for everyone on the Grab platform.\u201d
\nSangchul Lee, President and CEO, Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia & Oceania,<\/strong> said, \u201cHere at Samsung, developing meaningful innovations for the betterment of our consumers\u2019 lives is always at the heart of what we do. We believe in the Internet of Things; the various benefits a more digitally connected world brings, and we are excited to be partnering Grab to provide consumers within the region an enhanced array of digital solutions for their everyday needs. Through this collaboration, we hope to explore how we can work together to tap into the massive growth opportunity of Southeast Asia\u2019s digital economy.\u201d
\nThe strategic collaboration will be rolled out in phases across all countries in Southeast Asia that Grab operates in. In phase 1, Grab and Samsung are offering:<\/p>\n

  • Micro-financing of mobile devices for drivers<\/strong><\/li>\n

    More than 2.3 million Grab driver-partners across Southeast Asia will have access to a micro-financing programme focused on giving them access to robust mobile technology, which will reduce the cost of purchasing a smartphone and also lower ongoing maintenance costs with superior software and security features. This is part of Grab\u2019s Better 365 programme that provides more benefits and cost savings to drivers.
    \nThis initiative was piloted in Myanmar in Q4 2017, where only 30% of adults have access to formal financial services, and will soon be rolled out across the region. Currently, drivers in Myanmar who sign up with Grab can purchase and own high-quality Samsung devices and get a micro-loan from CB Bank, one of Myanmar\u2019s largest banks and Grab\u2019s local banking partner, to finance the device. In less than three months of the pilot, more than 1,400 drivers in Myanmar have benefitted from this programme.<\/p>\n

  • Enhanced customer experience at GrabKiosks and GrabBooths<\/strong><\/li>\n

    To make Grab\u2019s services more accessible to commuters and customers in Southeast Asia, Grab will introduce more GrabKiosks and GrabBooths in busy consumer hubs such as shopping malls, hotels and airports. These feature Samsung devices with the Grab enterprise app pre-installed, allowing individuals and concierge services to book a Grab ride for themselves or others, even when they do not have data connectivity.
    \nThe Samsung devices are designed for robust everyday use in public spaces. The devices at GrabKiosks and GrabBooths in Indonesia and Myanmar have been installed with Samsung\u2019s Knox enterprise mobile security software, ensuring the information security of Grab\u2019s devices, reducing downtime and maintenance costs, enabling Grab to better serve its customers. This will be rolled out in Vietnam and Singapore in Q1, and other countries in Southeast Asia later in the year.<\/p>\n

  • Infotainment services in selected cars<\/strong><\/li>\n

    Grab and its content partners will pilot in-car multimedia services in Singapore, installing Samsung tablets inside cars for customers to view infotainment content, if they choose to, during their ride. This will be piloted throughout Southeast Asia this year.
    \nGrab operates the largest transportation network in Southeast Asia and is one of the most frequently used mobile platforms in the region with over 3.5 million daily rides. The Grab app has been downloaded onto over 77 million mobile devices, giving passengers access to the region\u2019s largest land transportation fleet comprising over 2.3 million drivers. Grab offers private car, motorbike, taxi, and carpooling services across 8 countries and 168 cities in Southeast Asia.
    \nAbout Grab<\/strong><\/em>
    \nGrab is Southeast Asia’s leading on-demand transportation and mobile payments platform. Grab solves critical transportation challenges to make transport freedom a reality for 620 million people in Southeast Asia. Grab’s core product platform includes transport solutions for drivers and passengers with an emphasis on convenience, safety and reliability, as well as its proprietary mobile payments platform, GrabPay, which is increasing access to mobile payment solutions for millions of Grab riders and drivers across Southeast Asia and deepening financial inclusion in the region. Grab currently offers services in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. For more information, please visit:     http:\/\/www.grab.com<\/a>.<\/em>
    \nAbout Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. <\/strong><\/em>
    \nSamsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at     http:\/\/news.samsung.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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