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Novo Nordisk’s slimming down is symptomatic of Danish business naivety
We’re not ones for kicking folks when they’re down but things seem to be going from bad to worse for Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. The drugmaker was once Europe’s most valuable company thanks…
‘We cannot afford the social systems we have.’ Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte’s uncomfortable truths
As Monocle Radio broadcasts from Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Tyler Brûlé meets Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte for a candid discussion on global sport, corporate responsibility, innovation and Europe’s future.
Hotelier Andrew Zobler shares his blueprint for scaling up in hospitality without losing brand appeal
The Sydell Group was acquired by Hilton in 2024 but has remained true to itself as it expands to Singapore.
The creator of ‘fomo’ on how to make better decisions in times of uncertainty
Patrick J McGinnis coined the term ‘fear of missing out’ more than two decades ago. Today he shares tips for using it to become a better leader.
New ideas in the old town: Santo Domingo, a vibrant city quietly gaining new ground
The capital of the Dominican Republic is experiencing an influx of wealth and creatives. The lure? One of Latin America’s safest cities and a dynamic economy.
Reshoring in action: Three mobility manufacturers betting on homegrown production
Across the globe, reshoring production is on the rise as global supply chains shift and political uncertainties remain high.
‘We’re not overconfident’: Boeing Global’s president Brendan Nelson on rebuilding trust
As the aviation giant continues to work its way out of crisis, we speak to the company’s president, Brendan Nelson, on what’s next for Boeing Global.
In Singapore, protecting national heritage begins in its shops
As local shops are squezed under economic pressures, the city-state’s National Heritage Board is stepping in to preserve Singaporean national identity.
Can building Africa’s largest airport turn Ethiopia’s fortunes around?
For many Ethiopians, a drive to Bishoftu – a town about an hour outside Addis Ababa – has long been a gentle escape from the capital’s frenetic pace. The climate is cool and the…
Taiwan is the world’s tech powerhouse – but it can’t keep the lights on at home
On a weekday morning in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park, delivery trucks queue outside semiconductor foundries. Just a few blocks away, meanwhile, is a hardware shop with many of its lights switched off; its owner…
