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Brand Lexus
Rewind to 1980 and the idea of a Japanese luxury car brand would have been unthinkable. Today, Toyota's Lexus division has become a dominant force in the US luxury market and wants to do…
Business
After a decade-long struggle and a recent court victory over its trademark, Starbucks has opened its first café in Russia. The company remains tight-lipped about future expansion plans beyond its initial Moscow outpost.
Timber land
As ‘biomass’ becomes a buzzword, lumberjacks are at the forefront of the climate debate. Monocle visits one of Europe's largest forestry fairs to find out why wood is good for the environment.
Oceania
When Chinese premier Wen Jiabao shared a vision to provide every child with sufficient milk, New Zealand's 'Cow Cockies' quietly congratulated the Chinese on their good sense and themselves on their good fortune.
Surfing safari
Rwanda’s capital Kigali is fast becoming East Africa’s communications hub. Foreign investment and a culture of anti-corruption are behind the boom. Monocle watches a city log on.
Safety net
A digital epidemic threatens 1.2 billion people. We meet Kimmo Alkio, CEO of F-Secure, who is stamping out spam and defending nations from cyber attacks.
Power dressing
High-profile security lapses have damaged Russia’s Federal Atomic Energy Agency. To fix its PR, it launched a hunt for Miss Atom. But can a beauty contest overturn an ugly reputation?
Mussel men
For years, Danish fishermen dredged for mussels to be frozen or canned. Now, eco-aware pioneers are growing molluscs on lines, selling fresh produce to people willing to shell out for a gourmet delicacy.
Battle of Flanders
Monocle meets Christian Van Thillo, CEO of De Persgroep, a powerful Belgian media empire that understands its market’s every desire. He took the helm fresh out of college and built a powerhouse.
African stations
Salim Amin is determined to launch A24, the first pan-African news channel. He follows in the footsteps of his father, the great news photographer Mo Amin, to report on Africa's successes and failures.
