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The agenda opener: Updates from our correspondents and a Q&A with Hoor al Qasimi
Plus: romance novels flying off the shelves in France, South Africa, Brazil and Hungary.
A look inside Azabudai Hills – Tokyo’s ‘city within a city’
We explore its shops, which offer everything from fashion to furniture, and see how the mixed-use development could provide a template for elevating urban life.
Get behind the wheel and fall in love with driving again : The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250
The iconic vehicle has been given a back-to-basics makeover with a steer towards the environment.
The business agenda: A course correction for Berlin Brandenburg Airport and rethinking men’s skincare
Plus: A behind the scenes at international hotel brand Fairmont.
Monocle speaks to five of the travel industry’s brightest minds
Travel is all about the thrills of being out in the unknown. But what about the activities that ensure we get there and enjoy our stay? That’s where the industry’s brightest minds come in.
Inside Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first luxury icebreaker cruise experience
Frozen seas are no barrier for the crew aboard the world’s first luxury ice-breaking ship.
Helsinki market-hall revival
To celebrate our inaugural Retail Awards, we head to a newly renovated food hall in Helsinki. From cheese and smoked fish to fresh pastries and locally grown vegetables, the Hakaniemi Market Hall is the…
Transforming Ho Chi Minh City: Infrastructure, investment, and emerging opportunities
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transformation.
Sailing into the future: How wind power is revolutionising cargo shipping
As cargo freighters begin exploring the possibility of traversing the oceans with the help of hi-tech sails, smaller vintage fleets are showing them the way.
Ways of seeing: Smart thoughts on Saudi start-ups, the US-China trade war and the contradictions and the case for AI optimism
Plus: the contradictions of self-help culture.
