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In it together
In these digital times, loneliness is a key issue for many countries. Denmark, the world’s most enthusiastic participants in clubs and societies, may just have the answer to solving this modern-day problem.
Escape plan
The country will soon have a new capital if the president’s ambitious plan comes to fruition. While there’s an argument for leaving Jakarta, would a new seat of government be an improvement?
Riding the waves
We meet the people finding innovative solutions to the problems on their doorstep, from cleaning up Krakow's air to preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans, in cities from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City.
On its game?
As preparations for the Tokyo Olympics enter the home straight, we assess whether the city has the infrastructure in place to deliver a world-class tournament.
Changing the picture
When three friends opened a small cinema in the coastal town of Zushi, it was the spark for the city’s cultural transformation.
Modern niches
Whether it’s door-to-door delivery services, cutesy telegrams or ear salons, Japan is home to a host of unique businesses.
Cities
Finding quality of life in Japan, Bogotá gets a metro and a suburb of Vancouver finally has a city centre.
Defence
Island disputes troubling Japan and the US nuclear command finally retires its floppy disks.
