Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Mar 23)

Published Mon, Mar 23, 2026 · 06:30 PM
    • Grab's CEO Anthony Tan owned just 3.7% of shares, but had 63.2% of voting power as at end-2024.
    • Grab's CEO Anthony Tan owned just 3.7% of shares, but had 63.2% of voting power as at end-2024. PHOTO: BT FILE

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