How to start sourcing products from China

Home  >  Blogs  >  Business with China How to start sourcing products from China Last update: 11 Jul 2025 If you’re looking to source products from China, you may have encountered the following challenges:  It’s hard to find trustworthy, affordable suppliers without sourcing agents on the ground or knowledge of the language and culture Paying […]

Business virtual cards: 4 options for smarter expense management

Home  >  Blogs  >  Business Expansion Business virtual cards: 4 options for smarter expense management Last update: 2 Jul 2025 Virtual cards are becoming an essential part of how modern businesses manage their spending. Whether you’re paying for Meta ads or working with suppliers across Asia, virtual cards offer a faster, safer and more flexible […]

Opening a European business bank account online: Everything you need to know

Home  >  Blogs  >  Business Expansion Opening a European business bank account online: Everything you need to know Last update: 2 Jul 2025 If you’re a Singaporean e-commerce business and you’re looking to expand into Europe, you may have found yourself coming up against certain challenges:  You’re not sure how to open a European bank […]

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 […]