Hello, again: Uber sets up Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore; no plans to resume services in S-E Asia

ABOUT a year after its exit from South-east Asia, US ride-hailing giant Uber launched its Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore on Tuesday, with plans to expand headcount here.

Located at a single-storey office in Frasers Tower, the Asia-Pacific hub houses about 165 employees in roles including public affairs, finance and marketing. Its operational Asia-Pacific markets are: India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.

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