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Immigration
Living in Japan as a Foreigner: How to Read the Room and Feel at Home
Japan always leaves a strong impression on those who visit the country. Its cities are clean and efficient, public transport is known to be reliable, and everyday life often feels remarkably organized. These factors make it easy to understand why so many people choose moving to Japan as a foreigner: to live, work or study
The Currency of Caring: The Human Side of Remittances
Every year on June 16th, the world observes International Day of Family Remittances. On that date, we recognize the millions of migrants who send money back home to support their loved ones, helping build a better future for countless households across the globe. Although there is a lot of data about the financial impact and []
Sadio Mané and Ria: Empowering the Global Diaspora
Sadio Mané is considered one of the best and most recognizable African footballers of all time. But the Senegalese striker is more than just a global football icon: throughout his career, he’s reinvested his earnings back into his community, bridging the gap between football, migration and financial empowerment. That’s why at Ria we are extremely []
How Migration Is Redefining National Teams in Global Sport
Modern sport no longer knows bounds. Whether it’s on football pitches, athletics tracks or basketball courts, the movement of people across countries and migration in sports has transformed how national teams are built and what they represent. Global competitions increasingly showcase squads made up of players with diverse cultural backgrounds, reflecting a world where migration []
The Science of Accents: Why We Sound Different Abroad
Everyone has an accent. From the moment we arrive somewhere new, our voice can be a standout. That’s because accents act as social signals: they can hint at region, community, and lived experience long before we share our full story. However, it’s important to separate a common misconception from science: an accent isn’t a pronunciation []
The World We Share: Meet Kenan Haskovic
Kenan Haskovic is not just the Vice President of Euronet’s Compliance and Digital Products, he is also a child of migration, perseverance and hope. In this new instalment of The World We Share, we sat down with Kenan to discuss his family’s escape from the civil war in Yugoslavia, his dream as a child to []
How Panama Became a Global Hub of Migration, Culture & Remittances
Most people have heard of the Panama Canal. Others have perhaps seen pictures of its idyllic beaches and tropical islands, perfect for a sunny vacation. But Panama is so much more than that. A little bit of digging reveals a long, rich, and layered history. Throughout the past centuries, the country has become a cultural []
Raúl Jiménez & Ria: Uniting Fans Through Our U.S. Partnership with Mexico’s National Teams
Towards the end of last year, we announced a multi-year partnership the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), to become the official remittance services partner of Mexico’s Men’s and Women’s National Team in the United States. This marked the start of an exciting new chapter for Ria and football fans in North []
High vs. Low‑Context Cultures: Key Differences & Real‑Life Scenarios
We live in a multicultural world where our partner, our neighbor, and our colleague may all come from different countries. And because of this diversity, effective intercultural communication is vital. Luckily for us, American anthropologist Edward T. Hall had begun studying cultural differences as early as the 1930s. In his 1976 book Beyond Culture, he []
You Can Now Send Money With Ria Through WhatsApp
Ria has launched a new money transfer channel, bringing safe and efficient transfers right to your favorite messaging app. The service is currently available for transfers from the USA to Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, the Philippines, Peru, and Sierra Leone, with new []