James Chambers
Rising tides
From Utah to Thailand, workers at the top of their fields are putting enterprising places on the map.
The Opener
Stories that have piqued our interest, from spy balloons to rock’n’roll currency.
The Opener
Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.
Chimes of freedom
The Ukraine war has stoked fears of invasion in Taiwan. But it’s at the ballot box where its future relations with China could be defined.
Future projections
Curious about your next favourite book, film or TV series? We speak to industry insiders to uncover the passion projects and acclaimed releases that will be exciting audiences in 2023 and beyond.
Talking shop
Blondie Tsang, president of Lane Crawford and Joyce, reveals how post-pandemic luxury retail is changing. The group is enticing customers back with upgraded interiors, edgy new brands and bespoke shopping experiences.
What’s on the horizon?
From travel and tourism to fuel and furniture, leading industry bosses expound on the opportunities and challenges that they are ready to tackle in 2023.
Watch this space
Our round-up of innovators and fresh thinkers reveals how a storied food movement is transforming farming and what’s causing a stir between the covers in Jakarta’s new library.
The Opener
Speaking in tongues, secretly coded coins, spruiking Seoul and why learning a dialect can help you stay in the black.
Smart money
From lab-grown diamonds to luxury handbag rentals, fermented skincare and textiles made from plants and paper pulp, these are the hottest fashion and beauty trends for savvy retail investors to look into right now.
