Economics
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Business
Animated planning in China, a caffeine hit in Indonesia and material gains in Italy.
Africa/Middle East
Testing times in East Africa, economic elation in West Africa and everything in between.
Air fair
With Fastjet’s punctuality, customer service and destination choice revolutionising the aviation industry in Tanzania, its population’s travel options are finally on the up.
Get ahead of the game
On Bali, Ronald Akili and Jason Gunawan’s Potato Head brand is everywhere. Now they are taking on the international scene, growing from their beach-club roots with a global crop of hotels and restaurants.
Debate of the 51st state
Should they stay or should they go? Puerto Ricans dither about becoming fully part of the US or seeking independence. Meanwhile the economy wobbles. But finally there seems to be a way forward.
Happy Valley
In just 30 years, Bhutan has gone from underdeveloped status to having the highest per capita GDP in South Asia. But does the march towards modernisation threaten its Gross National Happiness?
New dynasty
Xi’an is best known for its ancient walls and Terracotta Army but it’s becoming a global business hub. Monocle visits its industrial parks, high-speed railway construction and bustling Hi-Tech Development Zone.
Business
Citizens regeneration in Detroit, salmon selling in Alaska and other business news and views.
Business
A special Italian briefing, taking in paper manufacturing, plane building and cosmetics.
Business
Getting geeky in Gaza, selling cheese in China and other news from the business world.
