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Chip off the old block
Rønning Ski has produced wooden skis in Skotterud, Norway, since 1936. As others die out or move abroad, Rønning keeps modernising the traditional wooden ski and finding new fans among a younger generation.
The Hills are alive
This Sydney street led Surry Hills’ transformation from a quiet suburb into a cool shopping destination with a strong sense of community, full of independent design shops and great places to eat.
Dark horizons
The collapse of Iceland’s banks sent shock waves through the nation. Job losses and mortgage increases are common complaints in Reykjavik, but some creative Icelanders are fighting back against the bleak mood.
Frozen assets
A year ago, European savers poured money into Icelandic banks for high interest rates. Now the banks are bust and the nation’s identity is shaken. Monocle investigates how it happened.
Freedom writer
We profile Erick Thohir, founder of Jakarta's Mahaka Media group. After revitalising the failing paper ‘Republika’, he’s now on a mission to modernise media in a freer Indonesia.
Oceania
Australia's new-generation mosque, and why Cuban doctors are being sent to the Solomon Islands.
Design dialogue
In the first edition of Monocle’s Design Dialogues, an intimate series of discussions on key design issues, we throw the spotlight on the future of the workplace. Listen at monocle.com.
Observation
As we enter the New Year, there's a new president in the Oval Office and developments at Monocle HQ. Our editor-in-chief, Tyler Brûlé, is feeling optimistic about 2009 and beyond.
Service included
The service industry is a fast-growing driver of the economy, yet lacks highly skilled staff. Is it time for a Master of Service Administration for those in hotels, airlines and banks?
Dream machines
From robotic nurses to submersible aircraft, science fiction is close to becoming reality. Monocle tracks down five innovative high-tech firms on the brink of achieving great things in 2009.
