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...