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European carmakers are getting their show back on the road to drive off Chinese threat
French cars have historically dominated at the Paris Motor Show but as China takes over the industry, Europe is having to put its foot on the accelerator to keep up.
Bangkok might be shrouded by stormy skies – but its economy could become a bright spot
As Bangkok prays for the rain to clear ahead of next week’s global finance meeting, here’s how the country could let more economic sunshine into regions beyond the capital.
Pets on a plane: The speciality airline making travel possible with your furry companion
Airlines such as Retrievair, Bark Air and ITA Airways are finding out that the sky’s the limit when it comes to dog-friendly flights.
Western Europe has more scope for soft power – in the form of plush mascots
Japan has understood the power of a good mascot. An unlikely gathering in Frankfurt shows why Western cities might want to embrace their softer side, too.
Our Entrepreneurs special proves why starting a business is always worth the risk
Establishing and running a business comes with many challenges but, here at Monocle, we like to focus on the rewards.
How Chinese start-up Yi Design turned broken porcelain into a beautiful recycled-tile business
We speak to entrepreneur Caroline Cheng, who transformed mountains of ceramic waste into luxury ceramic retail.
‘Everything exists in the mind of the masters’: At Norway’s Boatbuilder Guild of Os, ancient craft is preserved through hands-on instruction
In this exacting Norwegian workshop, master boatmakers pass down their skills without the help of drawings.
From workshop to world stage: The Ho Chi Minh City duo redefining ‘Made in Vietnam’
Joshua Breidenbach and Chí-An De Leo saw that building a creative scene on a regional level can help to catapult a country and its businesses towards international recognition. Here we visit their studio.
How Club-Mate built a cult following without ever running an ad
Born in Bavaria and adopted by Berlin’s techno and hacker scenes, Club-Mate is taking its herbal, caffeinated product abroad – without spending a cent on marketing.
Why private equity’s fashion bet failed and what founders are doing instead
Venture capital saw a chance to make big returns in fashion. So what went wrong? A lot. But there’s a better way forward.
