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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.
Peter Pan pensioners
With the world’s fastest ageing population, Japan's businesses are creating stylish care homes and grandchild robots for the elderly. Other nations should take note of the opportunities in this booming sector.
The smart money
The world recession, climate change and volatile oil prices will take their toll on businesses but also herald new opportunities. Monocle looks at the migration of wealth and the changing business landscape.
Infamous five
For every thoughtful politician or innovative firm, there are others who charge ahead regardless. We give you the five groups who need to cease existing, and now.
