Economy
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The no-frills PM
The Latvian PM is charged with the salvation of his country’s economy, which is in a worse condition than most others in Europe. He speaks to Monocle about his plans for a turnaround.
Oceania
Tuvalu's internet cash-in, NZ reviews its carbon-trading scheme, and Fiji's growing isolationism.
Buena Vista golf club
Cuba hopes to revive its economy by opening up to tourism, approving a string of new golf resorts. But how can the country develop without diluting its character? Monocle has the story.
Americas
The view from the US campaign trail, fracking in Argentina and how the odds are looking for Mexico to get its first female president.
Dato’ Sri Idris Jala
Monocle’s foreign editor meets the man in charge of transforming Malaysia’s economy. Encouraging competitiveness, creating jobs, helping the poor and enabling democracy are his three main challenges.
From Portugal, with mixed feelings
All of these emigrants can agree on one thing: there is money to be earned in Luanda. Yet their feelings about living in Angola differ vastly...
Executive exodus
As Portugal faces economic ruin, thousands of its nationals are heading to skills-starved Angola for lucrative jobs. But while it boosts the former colony’s economy, will everyone there benefit?
Expo 51: Black gold
Western Australia's mining boom has transformed its landscapes. With thousands of workers flying in and out weekly for resource extraction, Monocle went to dig a little deeper into this unique industry.
Hanging by a thread
Iranian carpets are works of great craftsmanship. But with souring US relations and fewer Iranians prepared for the hard toil and low pay, the historic industry is in danger of decline.
Well oiled
Ghana is drilling for oil and the government has a plan to avoid the “resource curse”. In Accra the mood is optimistic as new wealth looks set to revitalise an already culturally rich location.
