Transport
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Africa/Middle East
Who's in charge of Somaliland's skies, which nation is rolling in Grasse, and who's going to get Iran's top job?
Expo 64: Taxi!
Hail a cab from a Tokyo taxi firm whose white-gloved drivers are drilled in what to say, how to clean their cars and how to take real pride in their job.
Swiss precision
The Swiss carrier has established itself as a trusted link between Lugano and regional airports overlooked by the major airlines. Its focus on premium options and service is winning business clientele.
MIPIM and Cruise Shipping
Monocle hops from the property fair in Cannes to the cruise show in Miami.
World Travel Catering Expo
Staying comfortable in-flight means big business at Hamburg’s World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo. Join Monocle as we pay a flying visit.
Business class
In under three years, Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti rebranded a struggling carrier and now competes as a major player. He tells us how it’s an airline’s staff that helps keep standards high.
Business
An air ambulance service in South Africa, mineral water in Georgia and butter-making in Australia.
Little wonder
Japan’s mini-car boom was rooted in affordability and low taxation. Then Honda tasked an F1 engineer with its new project, putting high-spec design at the heart of the kei jidosha.
Africa/Middle East
The Houston to Angola flight path, the art-loving tycoon Shafik Gabr and Mauritius's big business ambitions.
The ice man
Finland’s icebreakers keep the Baltic Sea navigable and its ports open. Captain Tommy Berg of the MSV Fennica says keeping the ship on the right course is ultimately a team effort.
