Economics
Novo Nordisk’s slimming down is symptomatic of Danish business naivety
We’re not ones for kicking folks when they’re down but things seem to be going from bad to worse for Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. The drugmaker was once Europe’s most valuable company thanks…
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The new morning economy: CEOs aren’t the only ones benefitting from crack-of-dawn starts
As health-conscious professionals embrace 05.00 starts, researchers discover a thriving pre-work economy worth billions. From packed beachside cafés to sunrise yoga classes, the morning rush is creating new opportunities for cities worldwide.
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Denmark’s state pension age just went up – so why aren’t the Danes more bothered?
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Could Kigali become Africa’s Dubai?
A nation once scarred by war is pushing towards a brighter, cleaner and greener future. We tour Kigali to find out what’s driving its reinvention.
Reliance on mental short cuts leaves us open to economic exploitation. Can technology help?
Yes, but it could hinder us too.
Transforming Ho Chi Minh City: Infrastructure, investment, and emerging opportunities
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transformation.
Rising Stars
Where do we go from here? Monocle explores the possibilities for growth in the UAE, from the shopping boom to pioneering space travel.
Public accounts
Since 1990 the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has worked to translate oil revenues into long-term national prosperity. But what will be its role in a greener future?
Branch network
It makes elegant, versatile and sustainable buildings but there’s now a global shortage of timber – and the issue is splintering global relations.
New horizon
In Sweden’s far north a revolution is under way that could transform how Europe lights its cities and powers its industries. We take a trip to Norrbotten, where the future is looking green.
