Gojek-Grab merger makes sense but hurdles mar its path

Two of Southeast Asia's fiercest unicorn rivals have held 'casual' discussions

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Gojek and Grab now compete in a range of services, from food delivery to payments, but their rivalry has turned toxic. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Cutthroat rivals that have helped to drive Southeast Asia's rapid digitization by burning through cash and preventing each other from moving toward the startup world's new goal, profitability, are now talking about a common solution.

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