Making the leap from full-time work to a freelancing career can be frightening, at least at first. Once a small start-up, PayPal knows this firsthand. That’s why we’ve created this list of...
PayPal is announcing the launch of One Touch™ and the redesigned PayPal mobile app across 23 markets in Asia Pacific, enabling a faster, more secure and seamless payment experience for consumers...
PayPal Singapore’s Development Center (SDC) celebrated a monumental milestone this year - its 11th year anniversary – with a meaningful touch. Following last year’s sun-soaked fun at...
PayPal launches a free Travel Cancellation Protection benefit in Singapore, its first in Asia Pacific The benefit covers non-refundable travel expenses booked via PayPal, for up to S$500 in a...
Gig economy is a boon for PH millennials—PayPal The leading payments solutions provider seeks to enable an emerging community of digital savvy, on-the-go working Filipinos through the expansion...
Cross-border trade to accelerate expansion opportunities for Filipino SMEs MANILA, Philippines, 21 August 2018 – A growing cross-border e-marketplace in Asia Pacific is a signal for Filipino...
The Philippines comes in third in Asia Pacific countries surveyed for international online purchases made via smartphones MANILA, Philippines, 27 June 2018 – PayPal, a global leader in digital...
Starting April 2018, customers can enjoy more Grab rides using PayPal. For a limited promotion period (16 to 30 April), Grab $6 off the first three rides when you pay with PayPal. Simply checkout...
Faced with a decision to relocate with her husband when he was posted to Surabaya for work, former communications consultant Talita Putriyanti chose to leave her full-time job to become a...
In the second instalment of our freelancer stories, we speak with Paul Mah, a prolific tech writer, blogger and content marketer in Singapore who started his freelancing journey about a decade ago...
Pinky’s life changed drastically when she decided to venture into a new way of life last December 2015. From being a traditional employee in Metro Manila, she went on to dabble in a couple of...
More than half of freelancers surveyed in four Southeast Asia markets have experienced not being paid: PayPal Global Freelancer Survey New PayPal study reveals challenges faced by freelancers in...
Social Commerce Enabling the Growth of Digital Payments New research reveals 80% of merchants surveyed in Asia sell on social media platforms with 72% accepting digital payments Eighty per cent of...
From evil-looking carved pumpkins to ghostly face masks, we all know what time of the year it is when October comes along, and shelves in stores get taken over by all things orange and black –...
It always feels like just yesterday when you completed your last exam or project of the previous semester, yet the next semester comes inching closer in the blink of an eye. Somehow, no amount of...
·New PayPal research reveals the economic challenges faced by people in Singapore that primarily use cash ·Consumers and businesses that primarily use digital payments enjoy real financial...
We can’t imagine how our parents did parenting before social media. How did they know what to do before YouTube and Facebook and Instagram?! These days, being a parent may not be such a daunting...
BANGKOK, Thailand, 6 June 2017 – PayPal, a global leader in digital payments, has announced the launch of PayPal.Me for Business, a simple, fast, and personal way for freelancers, casual and...
Take a peek into a girlfriend’s makeup bag and chances are you’ll spot the usual suspects – YSL, Dior, MAC, Nars, Bobbi Brown, Lancome and perhaps even a bottle of SK-II or Sulwhasoo. The...
Singaporeans love heading across the causeway for good food, shopping and a quick weekend escape that’s easy on the pocket. With the current exchange rate, all it takes is some clever planning...
Got a sweet tooth? No judgement here because we love our sweet treats too. From bon-bons, macaroons, and doughnuts, to cakes, eclairs, cupcakes and more, they are impossible to resist! The good...
At PayPal, we have a thriving community of female employees (44% of the employees here are females!). The women at PayPal contribute in all areas from tech to communications and engineering, and...
PayPal collaborates with Thai Airways to provide a more seamless booking experience for foreign travelers Thai Airways experience an increase in transaction volume after integrating PayPal as a...
International Women’s Day is an annual event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the world. At PayPal, we believe in celebrating the...
Singapore, 27 February 2017– It is no secret that shopping is a favorite pastime of Singaporeans and it seems like the pursuit for purchase will continue to grow despite reports of a slower...
The Southeast Asian country comes right after China when it comes to average proportion of cross-border purchases made via smartphone or tablet, with 33 percent of Thai cross-border purchases made...
Collaboration between GCash and PayPal allows MSMEs and freelancers to transfer and withdraw their available PayPal balance with zero withdrawal fees MANILA, PHILIPPINES – PayPal, a global...
It’s less than a week till V’Day! For many, Valentine’s Day is no longer an occasion to get excited about, especially when you are bombarded with suggestions for gifts and romantic date...
Red packets, new clothes, yummy festive goodies and reunion feasting with our extended family… there are so many reasons why Chinese New Year is one of the most anticipated occasions of the...
Hello 2017! While the New Year has just begun, another exciting festive season awaits. Whether you are shopping for a new piece of clothing for the Lunar New Year, or trying to add something...
On August 12 2016, PayPal Singapore launched our Innovation Lab, the first outside the US. The lab aims to foster innovation, research and development, entrepreneurship, talent and expertise in...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And sometimes the most stressful as you crack your head thinking of gift ideas for your family, friends and colleagues. It is also that time when your...
(L-R) Rahul Shinghal, General Manager for Southeast Asia, PayPal; Edmon Joson, Head of Product, PayMaya; Abhinav Kumar, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Southeast Asia, PayPal; Paolo Azzola,...
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, Singapore –Planning your year-end holiday just became a whole lot easier, more convenient and more secure with PayPal! Global digital payments provider PayPal is...
With the help of ever-developing means of digital communications, the world is shrinking rapidly. Apart from boosting other business and industry related activities, this phenomenon has helped a...
If you have any doubts that selling internationally is a major opportunity for your business, just look at the numbers. A McKinsey study estimated that 1.8 billion people will enter the consuming...
It takes an army of people to create and maintain the technologies that power the PayPal services we rely on, and we wanted to find out more about the man who leads this team. We recently caught...
Instagram is the best personal stylist these days, showing us endless inspiration from our fashion influencers and street style stars. Most of the time, it’s not the easiest thing to emulate...
Mr. Rahul Shinghal (right), General Manager for PayPal Southeast Asia is seen with Director General of Department of International Trade Promotion, Mrs. Malee Choklumlerd (left), during the MoU...
PayPal, one of the world’s leading digital payments company, announces today that it is working with food and beverage (F&B) outlets in Singapore to help them overcome their challenges in...
Deciding whether to build your own ecommerce website, or opt for buying one instead, is one of the first decisions when starting an online business. It’s not always easy picking which option to...
Most of us would recognize Aarika Lee by her statement-making head wraps which garner plenty of interest on social media. She is a trendsetter and multi-tasker, juggling roles as mum, marketing...
Email continues to be to be a popular and effective marketing tool for businesses, especially in Asia Pacific (APAC). Silverpop’s annual email marketing survey showed that last year APAC led the...
When it comes to local stylemakers, Bella Koh instantly comes to mind. She wears many hats as a new mum, food stylist, lifestyle store owner and Instagram influencer, and still manages to find...
A study[1] by PayPal has shown that travel businesses in Thailand are not fully embracing the mobile opportunity. This is in spite of the proliferation of mobile devices in Thailand. Across Asia...
Consumers and merchants are open to a world of opportunities in the new global economy, and no other group is taking greater advantage of this than the millennial generation. 79 percent of...
For the third edition of #PayPalChats, we scored a chat with Anupam Pahuja, General Manager of Technology, APAC. Having just recently judged at the Pitch Fest event to select startups for...
Ranked among TripAdvisor’s Top 10 destinations to visit in the world, #Hanoi is a fascinating blend of cultures thanks to its Chinese and French influences. A short 4 hour flight away, Hanoi...
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On 8 September, PayPal organized an event for freelancers titled Self-Made to celebrate what’s great about being an independent maker, bringing together Freelancers from around the region to...
<div>Your browser does not support iframes.</div> Get inspiration from PayPal merchant success stories and learn how PayPal helps developers and...
Where did first half of the year go? With our calendars jam-packed with appointments, errands and endless distractions, there’s a chance you may have lost focus on the things that matter and may...
Rio De Janeiro (Rio) is the famous seaside town in Brazil known for its beautiful beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, the Sugarloaf mountain, Christ the Redeemer Statue and its densely...
We love our dads, corny jokes, quirks and all. And while we are often reluctant to admit it, we are grateful for the advice they give us; old-fashioned, weird, and *face-palm* inducing as it might be.
Calling all FinTech startups in Singapore – if you are looking to take your business to the next level with the aid of industry experts and resources, this is an opportunity not to be missed....
So, you’re ready to launch your online business – to get started you need the perfect domain name. It’s an important decision – you’re excited, you want something unique, and you want it...
It’s almost June and that time of the year when Singaporeans love to travel. If you’ve already booked your holiday, then lucky you! But for those of us who may have left our plans on the...
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating mums who do it all – juggling work and motherhood, while still making time for themselves, and looking effortlessly stylish through it all. Someone who...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on 8th May. There’s a slim chance you may have forgotten about it, and you’ve not even got down to planning a gift for your mum. It happens to the...
We’re well into the year but it’s not too late – learn about the trends in 2016 that can help drive online shopping on your website. From mobile-optimized to mobile-first For the past few...
There's nothing quite as fun as sprucing up your home with quirky finds. Instead of going through a costly and inconvenient renovation, all you need to do for an interior refresh can be as simple...
Flower delivery services are essential in our gift-gifting arsenal, and we’re always on the lookout for unique and bespoke services that can up our gifting cred. That’s why we love these 5...
Here is our roundup of our favourite online stores offering good fashion, food and lifestyle products, coupled with some sweet shipping deals. Get ready to shop smarter and better! For the...
In celebration of International Women’ s Day on 08 March, we’re celebrating the #ladyboss, women who have followed their passions and taken risks to start their own businesses. Pursuing their...
In this installment of #PayPalChats, we wanted to speak to the people who keep the technology at PayPal running efficiently. And who better than Diana, a senior software engineer in PayPal!...
Building a new business is an exciting but very time-intensive endeavor. For many entrepreneurs, finding time for a personal life can feel next to impossible. While running your own business gives...
As an entrepreneur, you’re likely accustomed to getting things done on your own. And like many of your peers, the bulk of your working hours are probably spent working in periods of isolation....
Google has shown us that visitors coming from a search engine are often almost ready to buy a given service or product. Even better, organic search traffic is free. This is why SEO is so important...
Small business success in today’s global marketplace means staying ahead of the curve by following key business and consumer trends – from innovations in shipping logistics, to tracking the...
Joe got his e-commerce site up a few months ago. While business hasn’t been bad – product is moving – he’s noticed that quite a few customers are only one-item or one-time buyers. For...
Running a business is full of opportunities and risks. Online marketing and selling of services and intangible goods such as coding, tuition, translation, copywriting, design, travel and...
People are naturally concerned about customers leaving their e-commerce stores without completing a transaction. Conversion rate or traffic/transactions has been a pretty standard way to measure...
Rachel Chan decided to pack in her job at a startup to start a company of her own after years of working for someone else. And despite the tremendous amount of stress and work involved, it’s a...
Never in John Jervis Lee’s wildest dreams did he imagine that he and his best friend would one day own and operate one of Singapore’s — even Asia’s — leading web hosting providers. For...
In the world of e-commerce, there’s no shortage of things you’ll find online; it’s a saturated space, filled to the brim with merchants who think their idea is unique. It takes a bit of...
The growing consumer demand in China is the topic of nearly every marketer or retailer. Countless experts have pinpointed them as a target market, but how can local small business-owners open a...
Among the many challenges of a strong export strategy, correctly pricing goods and services is perhaps the most important. How do you account for the complex variables of selling overseas? Here...
The truth is, there's no getting around the fact that mobile devices will be Asia's first choice when it comes to shopping online. Research by PayPal has found that mobile commerce (or m-commerce) is
Here’s what to do about it… E-commerce retailers are spending a lot of time polishing their shopping cart experience to minimise abandonment. Extensive analytics, A/B testing and optimisation...
There are three main reasons why consumers buy from a new online store rather thna from an online competitor or an offline retail outlet. They are: Better Price Broader or unique Selection Greater...
In the past years, I’ve been observing that more and more consumers are embracing the ease and convenience of shopping online. It's become part of the rhythm of life and the trend doesn’t seem...
A new spirit of entrepreneurial-ism is quickly spreading across Southeast Asia. Big strides in e-commerce and technology have changed the game, affording individuals and small businesses the...
Best Practices for Selling Online Through a Website Your website is a showcase for your products and services, so it's imperative that you get the design and functionality right. But just what are...
It's easier to start a business now than at any time in our history. And it's not just the fashionable, highly funded tech startups I see popping up across Asia, but also individuals selling their...
1. Plan your entry into a new country Research the target market thoroughly to determine supply and demand, and existing competitors. Merchants should also find out if the Internet, payment and...
Travel is a booming online business that continues to grow year after year. In Southeast Asia, it's become the second biggest e-commerce category. When you look at all the powerful online tools...
Time is precious. The age-old expression rings especially true today, as life and business seem to move faster to accommodate new strides in communication and technology. Many people agree that...
The Game is Changing Year after year, online gaming continues to sweep the popular imagination. It's no longer a niche market targeting geeks, techies and kids. There are games for every kind of...
Find out how to get your promotion started: Choose the Type of Promotion There are many different kinds of promotions you can try. You just have to know your audience and figure out what will work...
There are lots of options when it comes to advertising on the web, including search engine advertising and banner advertising, or listing your business in online directories. Here are some...
Great Reasons to Start Doing Business on the Web Did you know that Southeast Asians spend an average of 17.5 hours a month online reading emails, working, catching up over social networks, as well...
Selling commodity products – items such as office supplies or pet food – online is no longer a novel proposition. There is a vast array of different stores across Southeast Asia – many of...
Why is Social Media Important? Social media is all about the conversations. If you create a conversation with your customers, they will become more engaged with you and your company, and your...
A report has discovered that businesses in the food and beverage industry, as well as retailers, have the most problems achieving Payments Card Industry (PCI) Compliance compared to other industry...
Small businesses are the backbone of economies throughout the world. As an example: In Singapore, they make up for 99% of all enterprises. Increasingly, consumers are willing to forego trips to...
4 Tips to Help Boost Your Cash Flow As the saying goes, cash is king, especially for small businesses. Smaller enterprises rely on cash coming into the business as fast as possible to pay for...
A new generation of consumers is changing the way they shop online. They’re hungry for new experiences and unique products that are not necessarily available at home or in their immediate...
More than ever, consumers are avoiding the hassle of going to the store and opting to buy products and services online. And it's not just that new customers are discovering the ease and...