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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 14 MIN

S1E1: How Asia’s born-global SMEs are scaling through volatility

from The Business Times Podcasts · host The Business Times

How do high-growth, born-global SMEs tackle cross-border complexity, multi-entity management, and the trust gap in payments? Howie Lim talks to Payoneer's Nagesh Devata about why Singapore is the ultimate launchpad, the power of looking local globally, and the unified strategy needed to scale with speed and flexibility across the region. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech. This episode is produced in collaboration with Payoneer. Highlights: 02:08 Singapore's unique position 04:38 APAC expansion challenges 08:30 Payoneer provides speed, flexibility 09:54 Bridging the trust gap 12:13 Build unified infrastructure More about: Payoneer Business Payment Services & Online Payment Processing Scaling From Singapore into ASEAN: A Practical Expansion Guide --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Nagesh Devata, senior vice president for APAC GTM at Payoneer Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: bt.sg/pcSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/giK9 Website: bt.sg/btpod Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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