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Grab-Foodpanda deal awaits Taiwan review amid rising scrutiny of Uber ties

By Yonnex Li ( April 23, 2026, 07:46 GMT | Insight) -- Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission is seeking more documentation before formally reviewing Grab's proposed acquisition of Foodpanda's local business. Acting Chairman Andy Chen said the agency will examine whether Uber, which holds stakes in both Grab and Foodpanda's parent company, could exert substantial influence over the combined entity. The regulator also discussed recent price hikes linked to Middle East conflicts.Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission, or TFTC, is requesting additional information on Grab's proposed acquisition of Foodpanda's local operations before beginning a formal review, with Acting Chairman Andy Chen saying the agency will examine complex cross-shareholding structures that could affect market competition....

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