Grab Targets Profit Growth

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Grab plans to use artificial intelligence and expanded digital services to significantly increase profitability by 2028.

The company aims to grow revenue steadily while boosting operational efficiency through its integrated platform. New offerings such as grocery delivery and financial products are expected to support this strategy.

Leadership highlighted the role of AI in optimizing logistics, improving customer engagement, and enhancing service delivery. The company is also exploring automated tools to support drivers and merchants.

Grab has shifted from expansion-focused growth to prioritizing sustainable earnings as competition and operating costs evolve across the region.

The approach reflects broader trends among digital platforms seeking to diversify services and deepen user engagement through data-driven innovation.

Russia May Block Telegram

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Russian authorities are reportedly considering a timeline that could lead to restrictions on the Telegram messaging platform as early as April.

Officials have expressed concerns about the platform’s use in distributing prohibited content, while the company has denied the allegations.

Telegram remains widely used across Russia for both personal communication and information sharing. Reports suggest that discussions around potential limitations are ongoing.

The situation reflects broader tensions surrounding digital platforms and state oversight in the communications sector.

Any decision could have significant implications for how messaging services operate within the country.

Amazon Loses Appeal Bid

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Amazon has been denied permission to appeal a decision allowing two large-scale lawsuits in the United Kingdom to proceed.

The cases, brought on behalf of third-party retailers and consumers, allege that certain marketplace practices may have disadvantaged sellers and influenced product visibility.

A competition tribunal had previously approved the claims to move forward under a collective action framework, meaning affected parties are included unless they opt out.

Amazon challenged the certification of the lawsuits, arguing that the economic analysis underlying the claims was insufficient. The Court of Appeal declined to grant permission for that challenge.

The proceedings will now continue through the legal process, potentially addressing broader questions about platform dynamics and market practices in digital commerce.