Tag: immigration

Japan: One of the Easiest Countries to Settle In — But Your Money Is Losing Value

From an immigration perspective, Japan is indeed one of the developed countries where obtaining long-term residency is relatively achievable. However, there is one major concern that cannot be ignored: the Japanese yen has lost significant value, making it much harder to build wealth in Japan. Japan: Easy Immigration Pathways, but Economic Challenges Japan has a relatively accessible work visa system compared with many other developed countries. The Immigration Services Agency of Japan is also generally welcoming toward international students who…

Norway: A Small Country with One of the World’s Largest Wealth Funds

If your understanding of a “welfare state” is still limited to “free healthcare,” then Norway is a country you should take a closer look at. With a population of only 5.65 million people, Norway manages one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world — the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). In 2025, the fund achieved an overall return of 15.1%, reaching a total value of 21.268 trillion Norwegian kroner (approximately 1.55 trillion USD) as of December 31, 2025.…