Entrepreneurialism
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Freedom writer
We profile Erick Thohir, founder of Jakarta's Mahaka Media group. After revitalising the failing paper ‘Republika’, he’s now on a mission to modernise media in a freer Indonesia.
What crisis?
While Wall Street sweats, some businesses are thriving. From Beirut bankers to London publishers, Monocle looks at the firms bucking the market and finding new opportunities during the economic crisis.
Oceania
Australia's new-generation mosque, and why Cuban doctors are being sent to the Solomon Islands.
Far sighted
Aptomar, a start-up in Norway's tech capital Trondheim, is revolutionising the shipping industry. Monocle visits the company's headquarters to see its state-of-the-art and beautifully designed maritime navigation equipment.
Business
Why investors are turning to pawn, who is taking to electric cars, and India's post gets an extreme makeover. Plus Parchim: Germany's new cargo hub.
Dream machines
From robotic nurses to submersible aircraft, science fiction is close to becoming reality. Monocle tracks down five innovative high-tech firms on the brink of achieving great things in 2009.
Peter Pan pensioners
With the world’s fastest ageing population, Japan's businesses are creating stylish care homes and grandchild robots for the elderly. Other nations should take note of the opportunities in this booming sector.
The smart money
The world recession, climate change and volatile oil prices will take their toll on businesses but also herald new opportunities. Monocle looks at the migration of wealth and the changing business landscape.
Forecast 2009
How Mexico's postal service is being transformed, powering up Italy and the banks that are set to thriven 2009.
Power of three
Beyond Copenhagen and Barcelona, which design cities are on the rise? We predict three lesser-known metropolises that are set to become the next global design hubs thanks to investment and organisation.
