Business
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Observation
We think governments wondering how to stimulate consumer spending should create a new merchant class focused on innovation, service and tantalising hungry customers. By Tyler Brûlé.
What crisis?
While Wall Street sweats, some businesses are thriving. From Beirut bankers to London publishers, Monocle looks at the firms bucking the market and finding new opportunities during the economic crisis.
Conflict managers
The Iraq war was big business for US military contractors. As the withdrawal of troops from the region becomes imminent, these firms are now looking to Africa as the next lucrative source of revenue.
What’s in store
Monocle highlights Tokyo's new star retailers, including a supermarket with a concierge, a childrenswear store with skilled staff, and a bookshop that stocks back issues of magazines.
Safe option
New York’s JFK terminal is bulking up on security equipment. It's not the only airport doing so, as providers of this technology are reeling in profits from airport overhauls around the globe.
Travel
Park Hyatt's Palas coup in Istanbul, China's regional jet's inaugural flight and our Milanese travel itinerary. Plus, the man starting a new airline in Brazil in a downturn.
Peace and prosperity
While Mosul burns, Arbil booms: Iraqi Kurdistan's capital courts Western business, oil money and $110,000 cars, proving that autonomy, security and ancient trading instincts still pay dividends.
Business
Why investors are turning to pawn, who is taking to electric cars, and India's post gets an extreme makeover. Plus Parchim: Germany's new cargo hub.
Far sighted
Aptomar, a start-up in Norway's tech capital Trondheim, is revolutionising the shipping industry. Monocle visits the company's headquarters to see its state-of-the-art and beautifully designed maritime navigation equipment.
Expo 20: All at sea
South Korea is home to the world's three biggest shipyards, all near Busan. But as the global economy slows, the city is looking to innovation and the arts to secure its future.
