From freelancing to IT services, Bangladesh is quietly becoming a global services hub. Discover how digital entrepreneurs are tapping new markets, overcoming payment friction, and powering the next chapter of export growth.

From navigating trade restrictions to building global-ready financial systems, strategic CFOs in Bangladesh are redefining what it means to scale service exports in uncertain times. Bangladesh’s service export leaders stand at a pivotal moment.. While global trade tensions and tariffs reshape traditional commerce, service exporters discover unique advantages. The IT and business services sector reached $1.4 billion in exports (2024), growing at 40% annually, proving that strategic financial management creates opportunities even in challenging times. Forward-thinking CFOs of global service providers across the country are leading this transformation. By implementing smart currency strategies, optimizing costs, and leveraging global payment infrastructure, they're helping companies capture market share globally. As tariffs impact goods trade, services emerge as the tariff-proof pathway to international growth.

Find out why Ukrainian businesses sell on Amazon profitably, how to get started, what benefits Payoneer offers, and what it takes to scale.

Get a Payoneer virtual credit card for online payments in Ukraine and abroad. Learn about the benefits and uses.

Find out how Payoneer helps Ukrainian companies in 2025: fast international transfers, multi-currency accounts and integration with top marketplaces.

How to sell on eBay from Ukraine, get paid through Payoneer and go international without intermediaries: practical steps, tips and tools.

How to start selling abroad from Ukraine: logistics, payment systems and documents, common mistakes and tips for business.

Pakistan’s IT and digital service exports are thriving at $3.2B in FY24; immune to tariffs, port delays, and customs costs. From BPO to game dev to freelancing, talent and forex billing give exporters a double edge. See how Payoneer powers fast, low-cost global payments for this tariff-proof economy.

Pakistan’s exporters are reducing US reliance by tapping the UK and regional markets. With UK trade hitting £4.7B, DCTS benefits, and SEZ-driven efficiency, sectors from textiles to IT are thriving. Payoneer powers this shift with GBP accounts, instant local withdrawals, and exchange rate control.

In which bank should I open a foreign currency account for business in Ukraine in 2025? Comparison of banks by conditions, tariffs, and support of payment systems.

Ever wonder how the economic tides across the globe ripple all the way back to the Philippines? Well, recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, cited by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, offers an interesting peek.

The Philippine healthcare services industry is thriving. The industry reported USD 4.2 billion in revenue from the healthcare sector in 2024 and employed 190,000 full-time employees during that period, with a 15% share in global GICs.

Explore major payment gateways in Pakistan to see which one will work for your business. Find out what a gateway is and how to set it up on your website.

India’s exporters are no longer just tariff survivors—they’re strategic movers in a changing global market. Discover how they're tapping new demand, solving for speed and scale, and unlocking smarter cross-border growth with better financial tools.

Beyond metros and mega-brands, a new generation of Indian exporters is gaining ground in lesser-known global markets—driven by bold choices, digital reach, and the right financial partners. Learn how digital-first strategies, niche targeting, and frictionless cross-border payments are powering their rise.

With its high levels of consumer spend, the US has long been a cornerstone market for global e-commerce sellers. It’s also home to some of the world’s most established online retail platforms, making it an attractive territory for sellers aiming for rapid growth.  

Over the past 25 years, Ukraine has established itself as a significant player for those looking to outsource. Whether it be IT services, finance, payroll or customer support centers, Ukraine has much to offer international companies. The current war with Russia, though, has ravaged the country in ways not seen in Europe for almost 80 […]

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 […]

With an estimated $67 billion in sales revenues and a 10% forecasted annual growth rate, Southeast Asia is an eCommerce powerhouse. The region boasts more than 400 million online users, including 40 million that were added in 2020 across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, making it one of the world’s fastest growing internet markets.
While the spike in online traffic last year was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to eCommerce is likely here to stay. In this report, we’ll be diving into the specifics of eCommerce in Southeast Asia, including the leading markets and the most popular product categories, as well as an overview of three of the region’s largest marketplaces.
We hope that the information provided here will serve you as you grow your business and expand into one of the world’s hottest eCommerce markets.

As the world turns it back on pandemic restrictions and lockdowns, more and more businesses are not only striving to get back on their feet but also expand into newer and unchartered territories. While there are many ways to expand your business internationally, the most preferred is the direct route of incorporating your business in […]

Payoneer has partnered with Pakistan’s biggest commercial bank, HBL, to enable its customers access to real time withdrawals. This partnership will play an instrumental role in easing cross-border payment needs for Pakistan’s businesses and freelancers. Payoneer has been facilitating Pakistani businesses and freelancers for more than a decade and is a trusted payment platform of […]

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, […]

There’s nothing like building your own company from scratch; in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities to do just that. The city is a hub for entrepreneurs from all over the world, and with the right planning and preparation, you can have your own successful business setup in Dubai. Whether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur ready […]

The Philippines is one of the world’s most popular destinations when it comes to outsourcing, serving as a fountain of highly-skilled, hard-working remote employees, freelancers, and contractors. Thanks to differences in the cost of living, companies can save as much as 50% of their overhead costs while still paying a generous salary with appealing benefits. […]

Did you know? Singapore ranks as the fastest growing eCommerce industry in Southeast Asia. In addition, the country is home to a very stable economy and English-speaking residents who have plenty of disposable income, making it an ideal region for cross-border sellers like you. And now, with Payoneer’s Singapore Dollar (SGD) receiving account, it’s easier […]

Dubai, known as the “City of Gold”, is a hub of business opportunities that attracts entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses worldwide. The emirate has a stable economy, a favorable business environment, and excellent infrastructure, making it an ideal place to set up a business. Dubai has everything from the thriving wholesale and retail sector to the dynamic […]

Ukraine is one of the world’s most popular hubs for outsourcing talent, especially if you’re looking for software engineers and developers. It has a number of highly rated universities, and much of the population is well-educated and speaks English well. It’s been a top outsourcing choice for start-ups looking to keep down their costs, as […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ecommerce is booming around the world, so it’s a great time to expand your business to make more online sales in more parts of the world. That’s why more ecommerce companies are asking how to register a company in Hong Kong, a convenient location for serving customers across South-East Asia. Running a legal entity in […]

When it comes to paying your contractors, suppliers and remote employees, knowing that your funds reached their destination in full and on time is critical for maintaining a healthy relationship with your service providers. Effectively tracking payments, however, requires a robust and transparent solution that gives you a birds-eye-view as to where your funds are […]

Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-developing countries, and it’s quickly becoming a popular outsourcing destination. The Bangladesh government is investing heavily in developing a digitally-native workforce that’s skilled in IT support, software development, and advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and blockchain.  Bangladesh is second only to India for skilled contractors for the […]

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.

The city is simply astonishing! As soon as you leave the airport, you feel it. In 1980, Shenzhen was a small town with a population of around 60,000. Now, home to over 12 million, the city is a technological hub, widely known as China’s Silicon Valley. With its economy surpassing Hong Kong’s for the first […]

If you’re a cross-border eSeller in the EU and UK, you’re likely to use Payoneer’s VAT Service which enables you to easily pay required VAT for free, save on conversion fees and receive peace of mind that your payment will arrive on time. For some, paying VAT in France, Italy, Poland and Spain can be […]

Collecting payments for your freelancing business is not supposed to be a stressful process. With payment gateway systems like Payoneer, tasks such as sending invoices or receiving cross-border payments are simplified, allowing freelancers and online businesses to cater to the international clientele. Payoneer empowers millions of professionals and businesses from over 200 countries by providing access to […]