Reader’s letter: An inside look at what’s next for Ninja Van

Dear readers,

Our top article last week was an interview with delivery startup Ninja Van’s CEO that also disclosed some never-seen-before numbers. We discussed profitability, its deal with aspiring super app Grab, the rise of social ecommerce, and more.

Our CEO Willis also gave an update on what’s next for our media subscription program. It’s been encouraging: We’ve amassed thousands of subscribers, and as such, we’re moving towards full pricing. We’re also unveiling payment for a la carte articles and a quarterly plan.

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Happy reading,

Terence
Chief editor