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Everyone has been following the Grab-foodpanda Taiwan merger case over the past few months, but it has remained stuck in the “under review” stage without any clearer updates. On July 1, the Fair Trade Commission confirmed that it had formally accepted the notification of Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan operations in mid-June and is proceeding according to the statutory timeline: in principle, a decision must be made within 30 business days, meaning a result could be available as early as the end of July; However, if the Commission deems the case complex, it may extend the review period by up to 60 business days, in which case a decision would not be reached until mid- to late October.
In this review, the Fair Trade Commission will focus on three key areas: the impact of the merger on competition in the food delivery market, whether there are concerns about a monopoly, and whether it will raise the barriers to entry for other operators in this market. One notable point is that, since Uber itself holds approximately 13.5% of Grab’s shares, the Fair Trade Commission will also specifically examine whether this transaction constitutes a “backdoor” investment—in plain terms, to confirm that this is not a maneuver by Uber Eats to continue controlling Taiwan’s food delivery market under a different name. If concerns about de facto control are identified, the review will only become more rigorous. According toOriginal report by Central News Agency...This is currently the most comprehensive review schedule released by the authorities.
For those who are still delivering orders, the most honest way to put it right now is:It hasn't been decided yet.. The fact that the Fair Trade Commission has accepted the application does not mean it has been approved, and the end of July is merely the “earliest” possible date—not a guarantee. Over the past few months, I’ve frequently seen discussion threads about “Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda,” with many speculating on how salary structures and order allocations might change. However, the company has yet to announce any specific support measures for delivery partners, Any specific figures—such as whether compensation will be adjusted or whether existing foodpanda delivery accounts will be directly transferred—are still merely speculation and have not been officially confirmed.
A more realistic approach is this: During this review period, the platform is unlikely to make any major changes—after all, the case hasn’t been approved yet—so foodpanda’s commission structure and incentive mechanisms will, in principle, continue to operate as they are. However, if you’re currently considering whether to switch platforms or invest more time in foodpanda, the Fair Trade Commission’s decision will be a key milestone—either in late July or mid-to-late October, depending on whether the review is extended.
Wai Song Tuan will continue to monitor the progress of the Fair Trade Commission’s decision and any follow-up measures. The latest updates will be compiled atTakeout News SectionThe
This article is a summary of general information. For actual review results and subsequent measures, please refer to the official announcements from the Fair Trade Commission and Grab/foodpanda.