After acquiring Gojek’s Thai operations, can an AirAsia superapp soar in Southeast Asia?

Low-cost carrier AirAsia has stepped up its digital ambitions by acquiring tech behemoth Gojek’s operations in Thailand, but industry watchers say the airline faces an uphill battle in Southeast Asia’s heated superapp competition.The all-share deal will see AirAsia take Gojek’s ride-hailing and payments businesses in Thailand, which are worth a combined US$50 million, while the Jakarta-based unicorn will get a 4.76 per cent stake in AirAsia Digital.That digital venture, previously named RedBeat…