Grab進台灣，外送版圖再擴
Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery giant, has announced a massive $600 million deal to buy Foodpanda’s business in Taiwan.
東南亞叫車與外送巨頭Grab宣布，將斥資6億美元收購Foodpanda在台灣的業務。
giant(n.)巨頭公司hail a taxi叫車massive(adj.)巨大的、大規模的enormous(adj.)巨大的substantial(adj.)可觀的deal(n.)交易(v.)處理
This is Grab’s most significant move outside of Southeast Asia, making Taiwan its ninth global market.
這是Grab在東南亞以外地區最重大的佈局，使台灣成為Grab在全球的第九個市場。
significant(adj.)意義重大的
The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, though they are still waiting for official approval from the government.
該公司預計於2026年下半年完成收購，但目前仍待政府主管機關的核准。
be expected to預計會～live up to sb’s expectation符合某人的期待approval(n.)批准／consent(n.)許可、同意／permission(n.)允許pending approval待批准give the green light批准讓某事進行
Grab CEO Anthony Tan believes Taiwan is a great market because the 23 million people here love using mobile services.
Grab執行長陳炳耀認為台灣是一個極佳的市場，因為當地2,300萬人口非常熱衷使用行動服務。
CEO=Chief Executive Officer執行長mobile(adj.)可移動的、靈活的
Grab plans to use its advanced AI technology and Grab Maps to make deliveries faster and more accurate.
Grab計畫利用其先進的人工智慧技術與Grab Maps，使外送服務更快速且精準。
advanced(adj.)先進的、高階的cutting-edge(adj.)尖端的／sophisticated(adj.)精密的、高級的state-of-the-art(adj.)最先進的accurate(adj.)精準的／precise(adj.)準確的
Notably, Foodpanda Taiwan is already a successful business, generating around $1.8 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025.
值得注意的是，台灣Foodpanda業務已相當成功，在2025年將創造約18億美元的商品交易總額。
worth mentioning值得一提的generate(v.)產生、創造(利潤、價值)a cash cow穩定賺錢的來源
This acquisition will bring significant benefits to all parties.
這項收購將為各方帶來顯著益處。
beneficial(adj.)受益的
Customers will see more personalized food recommendations. Delivery riders will get better insurance and safety features.
消費者將看到更多個人化的美食建議，而外送員將獲得更好的保險與安全保障。
customized(adj.)客製化的=tailored／made-to-orderinsure(v.)投保
In addition, because Grab has over 50 million monthly users, Southeast Asian tourists visiting Taiwan can soon use their familiar app to order local food.
此外，由於Grab每月擁有超過5,000萬名用戶，未來來台旅遊的東南亞遊客很快就能使用他們熟悉的APP來訂購在地美食。
feel at home感到自在know sth. inside out對某件事非常熟悉
This will help Taiwanese restaurants reach many more international customers.
這將協助台灣餐廳拓展國際客源。