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Oceania
New Zealanders believe there's gold in them there mudflats, Australia has too much wine, Fiji's diplomatic relations with Wellington get resolved on the rugby pitch.
Business
Finnish firm Valkee unveils a light therapy gadget designed to make people feel a bit brighter, Egypt gets gold fever, and Lebanon plans to grant oil and gas exploration deals to private companies
Art market
Christie’s is posting one of its biggest auctioneers, François Curiel, to head up its Asian HQ in Hong Kong. He will lead the house's expansion in one of the most promising post-recession art markets.
Balmy army
Guam’s population will increase by almost half when the US military relocates from Okinawa. It’s a milestone in the island’s history and a development boom is under way.
Sugar rush
Started in 1983, Royce' is one of Japan’s most beloved chocolatiers. In a sweet market all about tiny details, it has charmed its way around Asia and now has its sights on Europe.
Observation
Amid economic turbulence, too many retailers have given up trying to provide decent service. But some shops know what a difference good service makes, inspiring Monocle’s retail adventures, writes Tyler Brûlé.
Mixed signals
New technology and tighter budgets mean TV news is downsizing from expensive satellite broadcasts to low-quality broadband clips. Is this about immediacy, or just an excuse to cut costs?
Air pressure
Every two years, the Singapore Air Show draws air force commanders from around the world keen to check out the latest hardware. But as weaponry technology moves ever faster, what to order
Micro to macro
Continental Micronesia, with an HQ on the idyllic island of Guam, has expanded its routes and is fit for the future.
Wing and a prayer
When Liberia's main airport failed to meet US security standards, it faced global isolation. The solution was to bring in American experts from the TSA to train staff and overhaul operations. Monocle reports.
