Work from home, also known as freelance work , remote work , online work, etc., is becoming a new labor trend in the world. And workers who undertake this work are called freelancers. About 7-10 years ago, work from home services were born and developed in many large countries around the world. Especially in Southeast Asia, there are 4 countries that are capturing this trend very well, including: Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Why do freelancers always face risks in online transactions and payments?
Currently, the freelancer profession lebanon cell phone number list is not yet properly and accurately recognized as its inherent characteristics. Many transactions still face payment risks. According to a study by Paypal on March 1, 2018, 58% of freelancers in the above 4 countries did not receive payment from customers as agreed, this figure in Vietnam is up to 68%, raising concerns about the transaction environment for freelancers in the country.
For international projects, freelancers tend to engage in transactions on online platforms and intermediary exchanges. On the contrary, for domestic projects, they will look for other transaction channels. This is where payment loopholes arise.
48% of freelancers in Singapore find work from home jobs through word of mouth.
49% in Indonesia get projects through online job boards.
58% of freelancers get work through online communities in the Philippines.
And in Vietnam, 58% of Vietnamese freelancers receive work from home jobs through social networks - one of the channels with the highest payment risks.