On 18 March Singapore Airlines (SIA) introduced a second scheduled route to fly the new Airbus A380, this time from Singapore to London Heathrow. It has upped the ante with inflight amenities and a new best-in-business…
In Singapore a battle is taking place – a battle to dominate the toast-and-spread market. And with the formula proving ever-popular at home, it’s big business for the leading brands who have their eyes set on the rest of…
A clutch of fresh independent businesses has opened in the neighbourhood along Joo Chiat Road, bringing a refreshing burst of modernity to the old-school area.
Having established her cakes and pastries as Singapore’s favourite teatime treat, Bengawan Solo’s founder Anastasia Liew is keen to pass her legacy on to her son. But not before he has perfected the bakery’s 100-strong…
Decidedly global in its outlook, Singapore embraces all things hi-tech and modern while having a foot firmly rooted in tradition, as you’ll discover in our fully illustrated, 148-page hardback guide.
The need to trial initiatives in our cities has never been greater – and finding the
right test bed is key. These experiments, from air mobility in Singapore to co-ordinated transport services in Pittsburgh via a techno…
With corporate brands more powerful than country brands, there’s a lot of work out there for agencies keen to rethink a nation’s identity. Over the next 40-plus pages *Monocle* looks at the construct of countries.
South Korea used to be sleepy and cautious compared to Asian rivals. But these days it’s causing headaches for business leaders from Singapore to Tokyo. Closer to home, we’re packing up for the our big move.
As president of Japanese company Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, Tadashi Yanai is the richest man in Japan. After record sales in 2008, he is taking his low-cost chain to Paris and Singapore and hunting for…
Though big brands in Singapore are ditching well-known shopping strips due to high rents, smaller labels have been seizing an opportunity. As landlords are moving towards short-term leases to fill the leftover spaces, small…