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	Asia Daily Briefing - Ride-hailing and banking unite February 19, 2020

	MUFG Bank to invest  over $700m in  ride-hailing giant  Grab TOKYO -- One of Japan's   largest banks is teaming up  with Grab, the Singaporean  ride-hailing giant, as the two  craft plans for a "super app"  to cover services such as lending  and insurance.
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