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Paris: global city
Blending diplomacy, urbanism and culture, Paris has become a hothouse for fresh thinking. We explore the city's turnaround and why we've made it our global city of the year.
Travel
Where to tuck yourself into bed in Zürich, the addresses you need in Paris, and the latest news for business travellers.
Maverick motors
Japanese car company Subaru has always attracted a less conformist driver. Its Forester model epitomises the brand’s quirky but unflashy design, solid reliability and diverse following, from Swiss policemen to laid-back farmers.
On the hop
Riding to and from work is a time for contemplation. It always pays to pack a tote with a few essential elements to guarantee you start and finish the day with a sunny disposition.
Cabin fever
Singapore Airlines has introduced its new Airbus A380 on the Singapore to London route, upping the ante with new inflight amenities and a best-in-business-class seat for the long-haul schlep.
Signs of the times
You may not know its name, but you use its designs weekly. Italian company Solari revolutionised train and airport information boards in the 1950s and continues to innovate with modern technology.
Up for sail
Japan’s recreational boat market has been in the doldrums due to an antipathy to ostentation. But now the ‘nation of rice farmers’ is finally finding its sea legs at its annual boating fair.
Under growth
With roads gridlocked, delivering goods in the world’s cities is a growing problem. One engineer believes the answer lies in underground Victorian-style pneumatic pipes and he has some powerful backers.
National expression
There are many ways for a nation to build international brand equity. From winning Olympic medals to becoming a travel hub, the options are plentiful but the results are not always guaranteed.
