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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Things are looking up for Cuba’s singing street vendors
Havana’s centuries-old, street-to-balcony trading tradition has been enhanced by delivery apps.
Bang & Olufsen is bringing back a beloved CD player
The Danish electronics company is sidestepping planned obsolescence and reviving some of its most attractive designs. We head to its factory to hear more.
The colourful story behind the Danish paint giant’s state-of-the-art coatings
Hempel is a dab hand at crafting paint. So how does the Danish giant settle on shades for homes, hubs and hulls? Here’s a primer.
Inside The Luxembourg Freeport that’s part fortress, part transit lounge
We peek behind the impenetrable walls of the High Security Hub, a luxury-storage facility and freeport.
Business agenda: Supermarket success stories and a new frontier in data storage technology
How do food retailers keep its customers coming back? Followed by the Lonestar Data Holdings’ plan on launching a data centre on the moon.
Could a return to its heartland of Seattle be the cure for Boeing’s crisis?
It’s high time that the aviation giant draws on its heritage and wings its HQ back to Washington state. Plus: Finland's new Airbnb competitor
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
A bustling Japanese market that offers a luxury shopping experience
From just-netted fish to farm-fresh meat and vegetables, the Japanese capital’s Azabudai Hills Market is a showcase for the country’s quality produce.
