After a four-month trial period, Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab has begun full operations in Myanmar, launching localized apps with new safety and technology features.

Hooi Ling Tan, co-founder of Grab, said Myanmar has become the seventh country to be covered by its ride-hailing platform, the largest online transportation network in Southeast Asia.

Tan said the expansion of its technology and local partnerships is aimed at bringing improvements to users as well as supporting the government's efforts to upgrade transport infrastructure.