Forthcoming listings of Grab, GoTo could make ESOPs more common in SE Asia

Forthcoming listings of Grab, GoTo could make ESOPs more common in SE Asia

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Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), where workers are allotted a certain stake in their companies by employers, could see a spike in popularity in Southeast Asia, driven by the upcoming mega listings of regional unicorns, as well as the competition for tech talent.