#550 - Grab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls Through & RI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony Day

Grab officially ended its pursuit of a buyout of Trans-Cab after Singapore's competition watchdog announced that it believed the deal would result in "a substantial lessening of competition" in the local ride hailing scene. Was this turn of events a win for consumers? Elsewhere, Raffles Institution has drawn flak after a photo of a student dressed as a delivery rider for Racial Harmony Day made its rounds on the internet. Was it a malicious action on the student’s part? What made the costume particularly offensive in Singapore’s context?Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Intro(06:06) Grab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls Through(25:18) RI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony Day(45:23) One Shiok Comment(50:31) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comGrab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls ThroughGrab ends Trans-Cab buyout after provisional ruling that deal would likely flout antitrust lawsGrab's proposed acquisition of Trans-cab will 'significantly weaken' rival ride-hail platforms in S'pore: CCCSCompetition watchdog says Grab's plan to acquire Trans-cab will significantly weaken rivalsCompetition watchdog begins in-depth review of Grab's proposed Trans-cab acquisitionTalks to sell foodpanda have failed, says owner Delivery HeroCompetition and Consumer Commission of Singapore | CCCSRI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony DayRaffles Institution student dressed up as delivery rider on Racial Harmony Day, faced disciplinary action2 RI students disciplined and counselled, after 1 seen dressed inappropriately for Racial Harmony DayOne Shiok CommentComment by Either_Yak5988Comment by hlee2One Shiok ThingChildish Gambino - Lithonia (Official Music Video)The Reality Of Playing At The Bottom Of English Football!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.