Importing from China to Singapore: How to keep costs low and suppliers happy
Home > Blogs > Business with China Importing from China to Singapore: How to keep costs low and suppliers happy Last update: 13 Jun 2025 If your business is looking to import from China, there are a number of challenges you’ll need to overcome. You’re in the right place if: You’re not sure how to […]
Amazon dropshipping: What Singaporean e-commerce businesses should know
Home > Blogs > Online Seller Amazon dropshipping: What Singaporean e-commerce businesses should know Last update: 4 Jun 2025 If you’re a Singaporean business interested in dropshipping on Amazon, you might be looking for answers to certain questions: Is it even possible to dropship on Amazon? How do you find reliable suppliers? How do you […]
1688.com: how to source wholesale supplies from Alibaba’s B2B giant
Home > Insights from WorldFirst > Business with China WorldFirst and 1688.com: All you need for wholesale sourcing in Singapore Last update: 26 May 2025 If you’ve looked into sourcing products from China, chances are you’ve come across 1688.com, one of the country’s largest B2B wholesale marketplaces. Known for ultra-competitive prices and an enormous range […]
How to open a business bank account online in Singapore (4 options)
Home > Blogs > Business Expansion How to open a business bank account online in Singapore (4 options) Last update: 19 May 2025 If you’re business owner and you want to open a bank account online, you’re probably: Tired of losing time to setting up and managing accounts in person or over the phone when […]
Amazon FBA Singapore: How to Get Started
Home > Blogs > Online Seller Amazon FBA Singapore: How to Get Started Last update: 12 May 2025 If you’re exploring Amazon FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) from Singapore, you’re likely asking one of two things: How do I launch an Amazon FBA store while based in Singapore? Or, How can I sell to customers in […]
Corporate bank account in Singapore: 5 options compared
Home > Blogs > Business Expansion Corporate bank account in Singapore: 5 options compared Last update: 8 May 2025 If you’re looking for a corporate bank account in Singapore, you may have found yourself coming up against certain challenges: You typically need to set up a business account in-person or over the phone You may […]
What is a China export licence (and what are the requirements?)
Home > Insights from WorldFirst > Business with China What is a China export licence (and what are the requirements?) Last update: 6 May 2025 For many e-commerce sellers in Singapore, sourcing products from Chinese manufacturers is a key strategy for keeping costs low and profit margins high. However, before partnering with a supplier, one […]
Spring Canton Fair 2025 – 15 April to 5 May
Home > Blogs > Business with China Spring Canton Fair 2025 – 15 April to 5 May The Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is the largest trade fair in China. This highly rated trading event is held twice a year in Guangzhou, during spring and autumn. It’s an important […]
How to Pay CNY to China with WorldFirst
Home > Blogs > Business with China How to Pay CNY to China with WorldFirst Simplify payments to Chinese suppliers with WorldFirst’s “Pay CNY to China” feature. The World Account lets you send CNY payments directly to suppliers’ bank or Alipay accounts while meeting regulatory requirements. Traditionally, paying to China has been challenging for global businesses, who […]
Pay TaoWorld suppliers with WorldFirst
Home > Blogs > Business with China Pay TaoWorld with the World Account: A smarter sourcing solution With its vast product range, bulk ordering and fast fulfilment, TaoWorld has gained popularity as a go-to platform for business sourcing. Now, with WorldFirst, making payments to TaoWorld suppliers is easier than ever. For SMEs navigating the world of […]
