In order to get a better understanding of what progress represents we spoke to pioneering individuals with matching values who regard the future from their own unique perspective. From the philosopher whose work on stoicism…
When we think of progress, we think of Audi. And
when The Art of Moving Forward returns, we look
forward to lifting the bonnet on a few of the brand’s exclusive launches, including a future brand shaper.
West Kowloon’s beleaguered transformation into a culture and transport hub looks back on track. Hong Kong’s government has finally pushed a vital budget extension through the divided Legislative Council, allowing constru…
Audi has made sustainability a priority in its long-term strategy in pursuing a vision of carbon neutrality and net-zero carbon emissions*. Josef Schön is a key architect in realising this objective.
Audi is making some huge changes in order to best plan for the future and foster
innovation in the process of progress. Digital production is the key shift in the world of manufacturing and the electrification of vehicles…
Marc Lichte has built up an illustrious career in the car industry and has been the head of Audi design since 2014. His role is to harmonise design and technology to shape the face of the brand, as well as its heart and…
It is in the genes of the brand to place so much emphasis on design and technology when pursuing innovation. Beyond its products, Audi applies innovation to all aspects of its business and Volker Kaese, the firm’s head of…
Trade fair Medica showcases the latest healthcare innovations. ‘Wearables’ are the talk of the floor and could soon be monitoring your constitution – but who else will be able to keep an eye on your activities?
The process of picking a new secretary-general for the UN is secretive, confusing and distinctly undemocratic – but at least a little light is being shed on the decision this time around. Public hustings will take place in…
Japan is looking to give its workaholics a break. Premium Friday, a scheme by the government and the country’s largest business lobby Keidanren, encourages workers to leave their desks at 15.00 on the last Friday of every…
From finding balance when building a brand to questions over the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the US, our six essays explore what it will take for businesses to retool and thrive during the rebound that could…
Fifty years ago architects started to reimagine the office, wondering how it could become a more inspiring, democratic environment. Half a century later, as we prepare for another shake-up of the workplace, we look at the…
From food-loving French taking long lunch breaks to workaholic Japanese businessmen, the world continues to approach office culture in very different ways.
Norway’s prime minister Erna Solberg’s brand of conservatism is typically Norwegian: progressive, inclusive and pragmatic. These qualities will be vital in the future as the oil-rich nation considers alternatives to the…