Grab's Taiwan deal awaits acceptance as regulator seeks more information
By Yonnex Li ( June 12, 2026, 06:24 GMT | Insight) -- Taiwan's antitrust authority has issued a second request for documentation on Grab Holdings' proposed acquisition of Foodpanda's local operations, Commissioner Shih Chih-Chung told MLex on Friday. The pre-acceptance phase continues amid rigorous regulatory scrutiny over a transaction facing fierce resistance from labor unions and legislators.Taiwan's antitrust authority has sought further information from Grab Holdings on its proposed acquisition of Foodpanda's local business, underscoring close regulatory scrutiny over a deal that has sparked intense public debate....
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