Business
Why Indonesia holds such appeal for businesses looking to manufacture outside of China
Indonesia has caught the attention of entrepreneurs seeking a new high-end manufacturing base where they can tap into traditional know-how. Here, we meet Philippe Delaisse, co-founder of one of the nation’s pioneers, Ethnicraft.
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Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on moving forward
It’s important to defend forward-thinking plans and champion those making our journeys smoother, more affordable and easier on the environment. Monocle’s Mobility Special does just that.
How Bombardier’s Toronto facility is redefining aircraft production (and sunlight)
Aerospace company Bombardier is taking an enlightened approach to its new manufacturing hub.
Australia’s ambitious public-transport plan is cutting commute times in Sydney
A new metro line and redesigned stations are improving commutes in Australia’s biggest city.
How mini but mighty microcars are changing the way we drive
With demand for cleaner ways to zip across our cities rising, we round up the 10 best microcars showing that less is more.
“Why I’d rather get lost than let my phone give me directions”
Eliane Glaser on why our dependence on satnavs is a step in the wrong direction.
The Philippines’ infrastructure revolution has an unlikely architect
How did the CEO of a brand best known for its pilsner become the architect of the Philippines’ infrastructure revolution?
How the Ford Tourneo is becoming the taxi of choice in Europe
In Florence – as in many other cities – Ford’s Tourneo Custom is now the executive taxi to hail.
Flinc is the Swiss bike brand inspired by ET and built for urban life
Compact-cargo-bike company Flinc is doing the heavy lifting that’s taking the Swiss cycle scene in a new direction.
Why the ubiquitous Toyota Alphard may soon have competition
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Inside the Tuscany tannery shaping luxury leather for LVMH
By buying into and nurturing manufacturing businesses, LVMH takes care of their future as well as its own.
