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Affairs / Society
Asia Briefing
The donation scandal engulfing the Thai prime minister, and why tiger poachers have leopard in their sights.
The Globalist, episode 250
We analyse the vice-presidential debate, explore what life is like under economic sanctions in Iran, and hear from Bali on the 10th anniversary of the bomb attacks.
Edits / Transport
Dream a little dream
In the second of our series on niche airlines, we take a trip on one of two planes – one red, one blue – run by the tiny, but ambitious, Fuji Dream Airlines.
Affairs / Aviation
Monocolumn
Monday 8 March
Welcome to the Stansted of Japan
It is currently only known for its juicy watermelons, energy companies and martial arts heritage.
Edits / Travel
Monocle travel guide
Basque culinary fireworks in Paris, bed and breakfast by the brightest light on the Oregon coast, a sparkling new Oslo alehouse and a Berlin foodstore sure to set your creative energies ablaze. We bring you this month’s…
Affairs / Politics
Oceania briefing
Why Australia's new gay Malaysian-Chinese MP is the politician to watch, and making high-rise healthier.
Affairs / Diplomacy
Asia briefing
Get in the Kim Jong II look in Style Leader (you'll need some Cuban heels), plus China's jet-set women and Indonesia casts its votes.
Affairs / Business Hubs
Last resort
The once-neglected southern isle of Hainan is China’s newest and biggest tourism hub, thanks to a €381bn revamp with new palatial hotels, airports, a highway and rail links. But could this be a front for covert military…
Affairs / Politics
Oceania briefing
Australia's tough stance on climate change, and why the Chinese are putting their money on Samoa.
Affairs / Defence
Defence Briefing
The latest military shenanigans, including China's reassurances to the US and a Korean-led jet project.
Business / Neighbourhood Business
Indie brands
Away from the brashness of Beverly Hills the hilly neighbourhood of Silver Lake has enjoyed a reputation for enterprising creativity for more than 80 years. Monocle meets today’s residents who are keeping the tradition…
Business / Aviation
Star board
Jetstar, a low-cost offshoot of Qantas, has launched not only itself but a new business model, offering acceptable levels of comfort at prices far below those of rival business classes. Now, the airline plans to expand its…
Design / Craft
Turning the tables
At China’s International Furniture Expo, Furniture Labo launched its Stellar Works collection. Proud to be made in Shanghai, it’s not only gaining fans abroad but also targeting discerning Chinese clients.
Business / Hotels
Buena Vista golf club
Cuba is hoping to revive its ailing economy by opening up the tourist market, giving the go-ahead to a string of swanky new golf resorts. But how do you develop this unique country without diluting its character? Monocle…
Design / Innovation
Cool Operator
Ten years ago, Australian Shane Williams invented a vest to cool down football players and improve their performance on the field. Today his simple invention is helping commandos in sun-baked Iraq, burn victims, heart…
Affairs / Politics
Accidental empire
Not since the Second World War have the islands of the Pacific been so hotly fought over. This time, however, the battle lines are diplomatic. China, the US and Taiwan are all pitching in but it is Australia that is running…
Edits / Technology
Expo 28: Space awareness
Politics and cost have prevented Japan from putting a human up there but, they say, their cosmic focus is not the vain flag-planting of the space race, rather research and exploration. A strategy that has led to them dev…
Business / Urbanism
Still evolving
As capital of the vast, sparse Australian Northern Territory, Darwin has been given plenty of room to emerge as a dynamic port town. This gateway to Asia is excited about its future – be it in property, pearls, or crocod…
Culture / Media
Rise and Shine
As Australia wakes up, journalists, producers and media executives in its most cosmopolitan city prepare for another day fighting for ratings and readers in a fast-changing business. And it’s here, across the breakfast…