Society
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Asia
Kazakhstan's capital finishes its Metro, Japan's rare deepwater salmon is given a reprieve and the Indian state of Tamil Nadu gets some new urban planning.
Expo 58: Don’t stop moving
Millions of Japanese rise early every morning to get together and do radio exercises – the rest do them at work. We explore the cultural phenomenon of ‘rajio taiso’.
Respect the elders
The Avengers be damned. A group of 10 global leaders known as The Elders, formed by Nelson Mandela and led by Desmond Tutu, are taking on the world’s most complex problems.
Blue-sky thinking
When representatives at the UN aren’t engaged at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, they’re relaxing at their very own swimming club. Monocle grabbed a towel and checked out this oasis of calm conversation.
Grey matters
Getting old is inevitable but providing for people when they do is too often skirted. Monocle has tracked down those making a difference and showing up the authorities in the process.
Lusophone top 20
The Portuguese-speaking world is home to some inspirational people; here are some of our favourites.
Cities, slicker
Cities evolve constantly, sometimes seemingly without anyone planning or guiding the process. But new ideas about how they work and can be improved abound, for those interested in taking them on.
A safe pair of hands
The concierge is an institution worth investing in. They know what is going on in your neighbourhood, can prevent crime and are a city essential. Monocle meets three of the best.
Living for the city
Great cities adapt and change like their residents. Finding a favourite is a global undertaking that renews our love of urban centres. Here are Monocle’s top 25.
