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How to transfer money to a China bank account the easy way
How to transfer money to a China bank account the easy way Last updated: 27 Nov 2025 Many businesses start out by using consumer money transfer services, such as Wise or Western Union, to send payments to China. But they often quickly discover that these solutions have significant limitations for business use cases. For instance, […]
How to buy wholesale from China: 3 options (+ how to save on costs)
How to buy wholesale from China: 3 options (+ how to save on costs) Last updated: 27 Nov 2025 The three most common ways for Singaporean business to buy wholesale from China are: Platform-based sourcing through Alibaba, Made-in-China or TaoWorld. These marketplaces make sourcing products from China easy. As such, they’re good options for beginners, […]
What’s the best prepaid card for business expenses in Singapore? 4 options
What’s the best prepaid card for business expenses in Singapore? 4 options Last updated: 27 Nov 2025 If you’re searching for prepaid cards to help you track your business expenses, then it’s likely that you’re currently: Lacking visibility on your employee spending Using multiple bank accounts and debit cards to separate your expenditure Spending too […]
How to send RMB payments to China: The best options
How to send RMB payments to China: The best options Last updated: 27 Nov 2025 If you’re a business looking to make cross-border payments in renminbi (RMB), the first thing you need to know is that there are two official currencies in China: CNY and CNH. Both currencies are known as RMB. CNY, or onshore […]
Insights from Voyage 2025: Reimagining international commerce
Insights from VOYAGE 2025 and Singapore Fintech Festival 2025: Reimagining international commerce Last updated: 24 Nov 2025 On 11 November, we joined other Ant International brands – including Alipay+, Antom and Bettr – to host over 1,000 guests, partners and industry leaders from across the region. The event brought together businesses dealing with the realities […]
Latest features in your World Account
Latest features in your World Account Last update: 24 Nov 2025 Managing your finances just got easier and smarter with the newest updates to your World Account. Stay on top of your funds with the Low Balance Alert and streamline your collections with the OCBC Virtual Account. Plus, the newly launched FX Centre puts you […]
The Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025: Powering smarter global payments
The Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025: Powering smarter global payments Last update: 13 Nov 2025 Singapore 2025 – Over two days, the WorldFirst team met hundreds of SMEs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders at The Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025. We talked about what’s driving growth in the region, and shared conversations about your […]
Inside Amazon Seller Mastermind 2025: Strategies from 8-figure sellers
Inside Amazon Seller Mastermind 2025: Strategies from 8-figure sellers Last update: 13 Nov 2025 Singapore 2025 – Entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia came together for a full day of insights, connection and strategy at Amazon Seller Mastermind: The 8-Figure Seller’s Playbook. Hosted by GSX, this event brought together some of the region’s most successful brands to […]
8 best XTransfer alternatives for cross-border payments [2026]
8 best XTransfer alternatives for cross-border payments [2025] Last update: 30 Oct 2025 For Singapore SMEs managing cross-border trade with China, XTransfer has become a trusted name. It allows fast CNY settlements and low-cost supplier payments on platforms like 1688 and Taobao, making it a staple for import-focused businesses. Yet, as more SMEs diversify markets […]
