AirAsia’s deal with Gojek Thailand brings it closer to its ‘Super App’ dream
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AirAsia will be buying Gojek’s Thailand business in a stock swap.
It could, in turn, give Gojek a boost in Thailand where the startup has lagged in food delivery and ride-hailing competitors.
Gojek will focus on increasing investment in Vietnam and Singapore after the deal is completed.
The low-cost airline considers listing of its digital arm via a SPAC in the United States to raise at least US$300 million.
AirAsia Group Bhd’s digital ambitions looks set to soar to greater heights with its first major cross-border acquisition. Through AirAsia Digital Sdn Bhd (AAD), the company has acquired Indonesian unicorn Gojek’s Thailand business. At the same time, the digital arm of the low-cost carrier is considering listing in the US via a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to raise at least US$ 300 million.
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