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The Commute: Tag along Rebekka Bay’s bike ride through Copenhagen
The creative director of textile brand Marimekko begins her day on the back of an unexpectedly simple bicycle.
In defence of middle management: why bureaucracy keeps companies running
Middle managers might have a poor reputation but without them visionaries wouldn’t be free to focus on a company’s aims. Bureaucracy isn’t always a negative thing – and efficiency isn’t always polite.
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Thailand is spooked by Vietnam’s ascent – but what’s scarier is Bangkok’s lack of big ideas
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Sanrio’s CEO on expanding beyond Hello Kitty and traditional retail to succeed in global markets
Tomokuni Tsuji speaks with Monocle about retail expansion in Asia, new character strategies, and why the brand’s enduring focus on joy keeps its business thriving across generations.
Can the price of gold continue its record run? UBS experts add their weight
Gold is shining brighter than anticipated this year, with the current price of $4,000 (€3,437) per troy ounce exceeding all expectations. But will this last?
Cathay Pacific’s cargo hub at Hong Kong International Airport is a telling insight into the state of the global economy
If you want to take a real-time sample of the global economy in action at any one moment, then the Cathay Cargo Hub at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is a particularly fascinating node. HKG…
If Greenland wants more visitors, it must fix its airports
When the ribbon on Nuuk’s expanded runway was cut last winter, the message was clear: Greenland is open for business. The reality has been less triumphant. Over the summer, international security screening was abruptly…
Preppi’s Emergency Radio aims to ensure that its user looks good in any apocalyptic scenario
From solar-powered radios to survival backpacks, LA-based Preppi is redefining prepper culture with stylish, functional gear and tapping into a growing global appetite for disaster readiness.
Restaurateur Jeremy King’s bold vision for Simpson’s in the Strand
As the mastermind behind Le Caprice brings a welcome new addition to London’s restaurant scene, King is about to reclaim his crown.
Do touch that dial: How Sangean is impressively tuning in to success
With its handsome, reliable models that can keep people connected in a crisis, this Taiwanese radio manufacturer is catering to a new demand for tactile technology.
