Why does the same Grab ride cost $2 in Manila but $18 in Singapore? 🇸🇬🇵🇭🇮🇩And why do some people still take it every day in Singapore?In this episode of the Impost Podcast, we dive into what it’s really like using Grab across Southeast Asia. We’re joined by Denise from the Philippines and Arana from Indonesia as we swap stories about how people get around, order food, and deal with ride-hailing chaos in our respective cities. We also discuss GrabX’s new features and if we need them!This episode is a new format where we share a little bit more about the everyday consumer across various regins. Let us know in the comments if this format is something you would like to see more of, or if there are any other topics you would like us to cover! Chapters:00:00:00 – Grab is how much in Singapore?? 00:01:45 – How we use ride-hailing differently across SEA00:04:20 – Gojek, Foodpanda & the real super app habits00:07:10 – GrabX launch: will we ever use these features? 00:10:30 – What Grab means to us (and what we wish it did better)

After 13 years in Thailand, Foodpanda is making a sudden exit. Once the pioneer of food delivery, it’s now being overtaken by newer players—like ShopeeFood, which only showed up four years ago. Amongst operational decisions, PR controversies, and market dynamics, what exactly was it that led to its decline?

In this episode, we unpack Foodpanda’s quiet (and rather sad) exit, the competitive nature of Thailand’s food delivery landscape, and what this means for Delivery Hero’s future in Southeast Asia.
Chapters: 00:00:00 – Foodpanda quits Thailand: why now?00:01:20 – From first mover to 5%: the slow decline00:04:20 – Why Delivery Hero exits tough markets00:06:00 – Grab & Shopee: platform advantage wins00:08:00 – Global expansion vs. local complexity00:12:00 – Can Foodpanda survive elsewhere?

Featured materials:

AsiaFood Delivery Platforms In Southeast Asia 5.0, Momentum Works

https://momentum.asia/product/food-delivery-platforms-in-southeast-asia-5-0/

Food delivery platforms in Southeast Asia 2021, Momentum Works

https://momentum.asia/product/food-delivery-platforms-in-southeast-asia-2021/

E114: China’s Didi and Meituan clash in Brazil’s food delivery market, The Impulso Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu_kGfTsqQo&t=60s

My thoughts on Foodpanda’s exit from Thailand, TheLowDown

https://thelowdown.momentum.asia/my-thoughts-on-foodpandas-exit-from-thailand/

In this episode, we dive into Xiaomi’s bold leap from consumer electronics into the electric vehicle space. What sparked the buzz around the SU7 launch? How did Xiaomi manage to sell over 200,000 cars in a market dominated by giants like BYD and Tesla? And will a recent accident impact future sales?

Tune in as we unpack what makes Xiaomi stand out in China’s crowded EV market—and why its founder’s loyal fan base and focus on design are key parts of the story.

Chapters:

00:00:00: Xiaomi SU7 crash

00:02:50: SU7, a Porsche-inspired car?

00:05:00: Why did Xiaomi enter the EV market?

00:08:00: Can Xiaomi compete with BYD

00:11:00: The risks of EVs and autonomous driving

Featured materials:

A Chinese EV manufacturer’s deep trouble, livestreamed

https://thelowdown.momentum.asia/a-chinese-ev-manufacturers-deep-trouble-livestreamed/

Live-selling cars in malls? China’s EV retail strategy | Impulso E111

https://thelowdown.momentum.asia/live-selling-cars-in-malls-chinas-ev-retail-strategy-impulso-e111/