Business / Society
Business Briefing
Why computers are not happy in Taiwan, and Japan's biggest technology firms join up to create a nuclear power mega-corp.
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Edits / Retail
Vive la révolution
There is change in the air on the Left Bank. On rue de Seine, fashion boutiques, top-notch restaurants and independent food outlets have breathed new life along the narrow pavements and into the tree-lined courtyards. The…
Edits / Entertainment
Monocolumn
Saturday 14 January
Weekend agenda, 14/15 January
This weekend’s highlights include the brand new Aesop shop in London, a photo exhibit in Tokyo and an architecture showcase in Paris.
Edits / Food & Drink
Early to bread
As Monocle expands its food and drink coverage, we ask chefs, food pioneers and bar owners to take us on a tour of their culinary neighbourhood. First up is breadmaker Jean-Luc Poujauran, who has made a name for himself in…
Edits / Architecture
Triangle d'Or
The Moroccan city famed for its Art Deco architecture is in the middle of a huge regeneration project, making it the perfect time to invest.
Edits / Manufacturing
La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds is the traditional heart of the Swiss watch industry. In 2005 the country exported watches worth €7.7bn, accounting for 9 per cent of the nation’s total exports. Switzerland dominates the luxury end of the…
Edits / Neighbourhood Business
Marshan & Medina
A new generation of creative types are being seduced by the faded charm of the city that was once home to Paul Bowles and William Burroughs.
Design / Interior design
Office hottie
This ethical investment firm in Geneva based the design of its office on the grand old banks. The dark decor draws the eye to a view of the lake and provides a welcoming space in which to earn your daily keep.
Edits / Travel
Saint-Gilles
With its beautiful, spacious art nouveau houses and cosmopolitan feel, Saint-Gilles is proving a draw for those looking for fresh pastures.
Affairs / Politics
Diplomacy Briefing
We meet Argentina's man in Paris and bring you a round-up of happenings in the world of diplomacy.
Edits / Property
Balagne region
Pine-fringed beaches, rocky outcrops and Italian food and architecture define northern Corsica’s coast. We suggest you make Calvi your first port of call and base of operations on your island property prospectus.
Edits / Retail
Inventory No. 27
In this month’s rundown of vital life improvements, we have whisky stones to cool your single malt, detergents with a twist and a back-to-basics cookbook.
Edits / Retail
Inventory No. 3
Suite treats at the Park Hyatt, Tokyo; plus, the best kids' bikes, Scandinavian clogs and a great hangover cure.
Affairs / Diplomacy
Diplomacy rules
Geneva: a world-shaper, a knowledge economy, a cultural hub and a city on the rise in our Quality of Life index. But how long can it hold on to its unique role? Property is hard to find, living costs are high and there are…
Affairs / Environment
Model nation
A failed Italy and a Grimaldi household in shambles presents the perfect opportunity for a marriage of convenience between Liguria and Monaco in 2014. If it sounds like a storyline from our manga series, it might well be…
Design / Fashion
Fashion Briefing
The latest news and offerings from the fashion world.
Edits / Urbanism
Kings of the hill
Beirut’s Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war, terrorist assassinations and the recent Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. But today, the hill-top neighbourhood is once again under threat, this time from devel…
Design / Travel
Travel Top 50 2012/2013
From an exceptionally helpful member of hotel staff to a great view from your room, every little thing counts towards making a pleasant travel experience truly great. We’re sticklers for detail and in this annual survey our…
Design / Retail
25 retail stars
Monocle presents a list of our favourite shops, the most attentive services, the best store designs and the most innovative concepts in the retail sector.