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Cartoon networks: How Line turned stickers into an Asian messaging empire
Drawing on a quirky cast of animated characters, Line has become Asia’s dominant messaging app. CEO Takeshi Idezawa tells us how.
Business
A harmonious shared workspace in London, a newsy new start-up in Zürich and a snapshot of the world’s biggest publishing markets.
Tried and tested
This is the year to strike out on your own. Don’t go in blind: learn from the upstarts who’ve made a success of setting up magazines, podcasts and TV streaming services.
For love and money
Media firms are leveraging their brands to create new products, services and revenue. From rustic expos to retail, we profile some of the best in the business doing it for love and money.
Venture forth
Your dream of setting up in business has foundered on the lack of an idea? We propose 15 enterprising concepts that fill gaping gaps in the market. Now quit your day job.
Sleeping giants
Sophie Grove reporting on revivals: Many successful companies have been scuppered by circumstance over the years but in some cases there’s an argument for resurrection. Why not bring back these fine examples?
The city that shines
Home to visionary entrepreneurs and world-class architecture, this ambitious Australian city has earned a global reputation for business, tourism and education while boasting a laidback culture and high quality of life.
Here to stay
James Chambers reporting from Laos: Meet Adrian Zecha, the 84-year-old industry veteran who’s setting out to redefine hospitality in 2018.
Berth control
On Japan's Seto Inland Sea, one company is using top architects to create a truly bespoke cruise experience with just 19 rooms, a sharp contrast to the industry's mega-ships.
Muddy waters
With millions of tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans, activists and entrepreneurs are taking action. Here are five plans that prove there may yet be hope for calmer waters ahead.
