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Africa/Middle East briefing— Africa/Middle East
Preface
The lavish motorcade of Kenya's president, the new jet-set of Nigeria, and an old banknote for West Africa returns.
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Edits / Transport
Expo 42: Trading places
Issue 42
Egypt is swept up in a wave of euphoria as it takes bold steps towards democracy following the fall of Hosni Mubarak. But part of any future success relies on the Arab giant harnessing the potential of the Suez Canal – and…
Business / Transport
Contain yourself
Issue 2
The Nieuwe Waterweg in Rotterdam is Europe’s main port and the world’s fifth-largest, employing 58,000 people. The Europe Container Terminal (ECT), owned by Hong Kong-based Hutchinson Port Holdings Group, was built here in…
Business / Transport
Track race
Issue 18
In the next two years, Spain aims to have the world’s largest high-speed network. Monocle meets the man in charge, then heads off to the Berlin rail trade fair, where the Russian market is causing all the excitement.
Business / Transport
Aircraft procedure
Issue 58
Despite over 30 years in Australia’s public health sector, Greg Rochford experienced some turbulence when he became CEO of the country’s iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service. One year on, he’s gaining altitude.
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Affairs / Transport
Full-speed ahead
Issue 25
Obama is allocating $8bn for high-speed rail – but much of the expertise will come from Europe. Monocle went on the euro-rails with US transport secretary Ray LaHood as he sought inspiration and contacts. Then on page 76…
Edits / Transport
A bicycle made for you
Issue 16
Monocle has tracked down the perfect bespoke bike, with good looks and clever details, lovingly made by a family-run firm.
Affairs / Transport
2012 forecast: transport
Issue 49
Africa's first high-speed rail network, Cambodia's "bamboo" railway upgrade and China's ambitious aviation plans.
Affairs / Transport
Asia Briefing
Issue 31
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's Me and My Motorcade, Taiwanese and Chinese students rise above old rivalries, and Dehli's High Court turns digital.
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Business / Transport
Rapid relief
Issue 38
Until Russia’s high-speed train, the Sapsan, arrived, the only practical way for business travellers to skip between Moscow and St Petersburg was by plane. In our monthly benchmark test, Monocle hops on board to try out the…
Edits / Transport
Maverick motors
Issue 14
Japanese car company Subaru has always attracted a less conformist driver. Its crossover 434 Forester epitomises the brand’s quirky but unflashy design and solid reliability. Although recent Subaru models are looking a…
Business / Transport
Going logo
Issue 28
In a city known for flashy advertising, financial services brand Hyundai Card chose the opening of a new subway line to launch a campaign based on subtlety and simplicity, and the Zen-like hoardings have entranced passers…
Affairs / Transport
Oceania briefing
Issue 26
New Zealand's prime minister and his choice of transport, and Australia's renewed efforts to get people on their bikes.