Singapore isn’t just a location—it’s a fully equipped regional command center. With top-tier infrastructure, transparent regulations, and seamless financial services, the city-state offers companies a powerful platform for ASEAN expansion. From navigating local compliance to managing multi-market payments, this guide explores how Singapore gives businesses a strategic edge—and how Payoneer empowers them to scale with confidence. Explore how to build smarter, faster growth across Asia.

Singapore’s network of 27 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is one of the most powerful—and underutilized—growth tools available to SMEs. From reducing tariffs to unlocking new markets, FTAs like RCEP offer tangible advantages for companies across sectors. In this blog, we explore how Singapore businesses can harness FTAs to cut costs, access global customers, and strengthen their competitive edge—alongside practical advice on implementation, compliance, and payment optimization through platforms like Payoneer.

Recently you may have heard people talking about ‘trade deficits’ in relation to the ongoing global tariffs story. A trade deficit is when a country imports more goods and services than it exports–resulting in a negative balance of trade. If a country were exporting more goods and services than it imports then that would be known as a trade surplus.

As the global trade story continues to evolve, we'll be sharing some simple guides to some of the key terminology and processes you might want to know more about. This week, we've got a quick guide to how global tariffs are calculated and paid.

Payoneer delivers a frictionless way to withdraw your PropellerAds revenue with low fees, quick access to funds, and global support.

Getting paid from AdSense shouldn’t be a hassle. Payoneer’s Adsense & YouTube Partner Program payouts provides you with a flexible way to receive your AdSense payments. Below is a simple guide to help you get started.

Tariffs are a tax that countries can impose on goods imported from different parts of the world – essentially adding an extra cost to foreign products which, in turn, can make them more expensive for exporters, importers, the end consumer, or a combination of them all. 

Welcome to our definitive list of the top 10 countries for freelancers to do business in! These countries offer a favorable environment for freelancers, with a combination of high demand, supportive policies, and easy ways to get paid. 

Shopify is the perfect solution for ecommerce sellers who want to take their businesses to new heights. It’s a powerful platform that offers a wide range of integrations and features, making it easy to provide seamless online shopping experiences for customers worldwide.

No matter your business size, invoicing is key to getting paid. This guide covers when and how to send invoices, what to include, and why e-invoicing makes life easier — all while helping you save time and get paid faster.

As an Amazon seller, you may be unaware that Amazon demands you to have up-to-date product liability insurance. While the retail titan isn’t responsible for any mishaps that occur with your products, sellers must protect themselves from potential injuries, mishaps, or legal issues. The good news is that obtaining ecommerce insurance, specifically product liability insurance, is not as complicated as one might think.
In this article, we will delve into insurance for Amazon sellers, highlighting the benefits and considerations, and provide guidance on effectively meeting the product liability requirements. We understand the importance of accurate and engaging content tailored to our valued client base. So, let’s dive in and explore the world of liability insurance for Amazon sellers. […]

Did you know that New Zealand’s ecommerce market is projected to grow 38% by 2025? By then, it’s predicted to have a market value of around 8.5 billion USD. That might sound small compared to the US or China, but New Zealand’s ecommerce market is seeing strong growth and offers a lot of opportunities for […]

Wise (formerly Transferwise) offers a multi-currency international account which is popular among travel-lovers, digital nomads, and people who want to regularly send money to family back home.  Users appreciate Wise’s easy to use interface, low transfer fees, and integration with e-wallets and small business tools. But many businesses need more than that to make global […]

For people who do business with partners, suppliers, or clients in Hong Kong, managing cross-border business payments without a local business bank account in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) can be a real challenge. There’s often time-consuming, tedious paperwork that you have to complete every time. Currency conversion fees from your local currency can be high, […]

When growing a business, it can be difficult to figure out how to move to the next level of growth while in the thick of the day-to-day operations. SWOT analysis encourages you to take a step back and think strategically about what exactly your business does and the environment your business is in.   What […]

Asia-Pacific offers massive potential for DTC ecommerce. But cross-border payments can be a headache. We share an actionable strategy for DTC payments that'll remove DTC payment hazards and expand your business with ease. What are you waiting for?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was a game-changer when it came into force on May 25, 2018. Five years later, the impact of GDPR is still profound, with ongoing changes in enforcement and new precedents being set by courts and regulators. The question today is not whether you were ready back then, but whether your business is still compliant and up-to-date with the latest developments.

As the world’s sixth largest country, Australia offers the chance for ambitious ecommerce traders and service providers to accelerate their business growth. 

This guide to trends in 2023 brings you the latest insights into the rapidly evolving online selling landscape. As an online seller, staying abreast of the latest trends and leveraging them to stay ahead of the competition is crucial. In 2023, we expect to see some exciting developments impacting sellers and customers. […]

Direct to consumer, or D2C, sales is a market that’s been growing in importance in the last few years. You could think of it as a simpler form of ecommerce, where companies design, produce, market, and sell their products or services directly to the consumer or end user, without any intermediaries. 
The D2C market is already worth $128 billion in the US alone, and it’s forecast to reach almost $213 billion by 2024. Other markets are predicting even faster growth, such as India where D2C is forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 40% from $12 billion in 2022 to $60 billion by 2026. It’s an increasingly popular way for ecommerce companies to diversify their sales channels for greater resilience. Indeed, as seen in our 2022 UK eCommerce report, 46% of UK ecommerce SMBs consider D2C sales to be the biggest opportunity for their business in the next 12 months.
However, building a successful D2C company involves careful work. D2C brands own their relationship with their audience and don’t rely on middlemen, so they have to invest strategically into building their brand recognition and nurturing connections with existing and potential customers. 
To help you make the most of this trend, we’ve gathered 7 tips for building your D2C brand, to help you succeed in boosting profits in 2023. […]

As one of East Asia’s main business hubs, Hong Kong has long been a focal point for cross-border B2B payments. Unfortunately, doing business in Hong Kong without a local bank account can be challenging, with tedious paperwork, high currency conversion fees, difficulty tracking payments, and long clearance times only some of the problems you might […]

A combination of high interest rates in the US, the country’s relatively rapid economic recovery, and a rush from emerging currency bonds to the “safe haven” of USD-linked assets are all helping push the dollar higher than it’s been for 30 years.

More topics A combination of high interest rates in the US, the country’s relatively rapid economic recovery, and a rush from emerging currency bonds to the “safe haven” of USD-linked assets are all helping push the dollar higher than it’s been for 30 years. This might be good for American tourists on shopping sprees in Europe, […]

On September 14th, Payoneer held an exciting forum in Lahore, Pakistan with a turnout rate of 450+ attendees – way more than what we expected! The event was attended by online professionals, agency owners and businessmen from as far as Multan, Faisalabad and Sialkot – including one of Payoneer’s earliest adopters.

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Nathan Resnick, CEO of Sourcify.  The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way many of us do business. From freelancers who need to adjust to social distancing to stores that must shift to a curbside pickup and delivery model, these adaptations are necessary to keep revenue flowing […]

A business line of credit is usually recommended for short-term financing needs, like buying inventory and paying for a surprise expense, but it can also be used to cover long-term expenses, such as advertising campaigns and insurance costs. Line of credit borrowing limits often range from $5,000 to $150,000 and are smaller than a short-term […]

Earl Nightingale once said, “Remember, jobs are owned by the company, you own your career.” Being a freelancer gives you control of who you work with, when you do that work, and what kind of work you want to create. It’s ideal in so many ways. Often times, the most stressful part of freelancing isn’t the […]

The average small business owner can find it hard to manage operations; between managing clients and employees and following up on contracts, he/she barely has time to breathe, let alone grow. Everyone around urges to “get an assistant,” but a full-time dedicated assistant isn’t always in the cards. A virtual one can be. More and […]

Payoneer’s Global Payment Service provides you with international receiving accounts that allow your international clients to pay you via local bank transfer – just like a local employee with a local bank account. As a regulated US company, we often require documentation to ensure the security of our account holders and to comply with industry rules and regulations. In order […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Bamidele Onibalusi, freelance writer and Founder at Writers in Charge.  Late invoice payments are no fun. They force freelancers and small business owners to get creative with their bills, instead of their work. Yet, severe cash shortfalls are a sad reality for lots of entrepreneurs. A recent survey […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Jesse Lakes, co-founder and CEO of Geniuslink The name of the Amazon affiliate game is to maximize commissions, and there are countless ways to tweak your site and eke out a few more dollars each month. However, that is often significant work for not much return. One […]

What motivates a person to buy one product over another or, for that matter, to buy any product at all? Zig Ziglar gives the short answer: “People don’t buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons.” Try as you might to resist that notion, the truth is that purchasing decisions are often based, not […]

In today’s competitive work environment, everyone is looking to hire the best possible talent for their company. But what happens when the most talented person for the position is thousands of miles away? Today’s Company Spotlight is focused on a company that has found a way to overcome international obstacles to help companies hire the […]

Payoneer’s Global Bank Transfer Service allows you to receive payments from participating partners directly to your bank account in over 200 countries, and more than 50 currencies. We’re happy to announce that we’ve further expanded that list, now allowing you to receive payments in Kenyan Shillings (KES)! At a cost of only $2.99 per payment, you […]