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.  

Pakistan is the world’s 8th fastest growing freelance economy and one of the leading global hubs for freelance software engineers. 

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

eCommerce has rapidly come to be recognized as India’s fastest growing commercial industry. With a 51% annual growth rate in revenues, the highest in the world, industry sales are expected to reach $62.3 billion by 2023. For cross-border sellers, expanding into India is an excellent opportunity to tap into a still developing market.

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.

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 […]