SoftBank-backed Grab cuts 5% of global jobs as coronavirus hits

Singapore-based unicorn to make its first layoffs amid ride-hailing downturn

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Southeast Asia's most valuable startup Grab said Tuesday that it will be letting go 360 people out of 7,000 staff globally. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asia's most valuable startup Grab will slash 5% of its global staff amid a collapse in demand for its core ride-hailing business triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and as recovery prospects remain uncertain.

The first round of layoffs in eight year history, the Singapore-based startup said Tuesday that it will be letting go 360 people out of 7,000 staff globally.

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