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Manufacturing

Gulf of expectation

The Gulf of Bothnia, linking Sweden and Finland, is a vibrant Nordic business area. From green energy to yacht-building, here’s why this cross-border region is one to watch for global investment and innovation.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
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Stacked freshly cut logs with visible growth rings and identification markings in a Swedish forest.
Books

The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs

Our new book includes canny case studies of 100 businesses that succeeded, ideas on where to base your business and advice from more than 50 industry experts on everything from finding funding to scaling…

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Design

Making a mark

Five designers and creative directors tell us what makes an effective logo and flag up their all-time favourites.

  • Issue #147
  • 1 min read
Making a mark
Transport

Driving force

The chairman of the board at Mercedes-Benz tells us why the brand must lead the charge towards electrification and automation.

  • Issue #147
  • 7 min read
Ola Källenius, chairman of Mercedes-Benz, sitting in a modern office environment during the interview
Transport

Getting into gear

The motor-show format has stalled recently but a new approach could help the industry turn in an exciting direction. Here’s our steer from Munich’s IAA Mobility.

  • Issue #147
  • 7 min read
Busy Mercedes-Benz and Bosch exhibition hall at a major auto show.
Politics

Going places

From small-town mayor to transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg has become the Biden administration's most visible advocate for America's trillion-dollar infrastructure revival.

  • Issue #147
  • 9 min read
Pete Buttigieg in dark suit and blue tie holding a model passenger train against white background
Transport

Side effects

Once a utilitarian Soviet vehicle, Ural Motorcycles are back in vogue. Junichi Toyofuku is taken for a spin.

  • Issue #147
  • 4 min read
Man with helmet and goggles sitting in motorcycle sidecar recording with microphone
Fashion

Tread lightly

It's the socially responsible brand that showed that doing good can look good too. Now Veja's trainers are the go-to for cool teenagers and their mums.

  • Issue #147
  • 1 min read
Display of colorful Veja sneakers arranged on white shelves in retail setting

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