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James Chambers

Affairs

Puppy power

Inside Hong Kong's Police Dog Unit, where golden labradors swim laps, springer spaniels earn public-voted names, and a 20 per cent expansion prepares the force for busier borders ahead.

  • Issue #125
  • 3 min read
Puppy power
Affairs

The opener

Why frazzled American tourists order fries to go, plus a very Australian political grilling.

  • Issue #125
  • 6 min read
The opener
Culture

Hot picks

Fill those endless days with the best in sight and sound, thanks to our sunny selection.

  • Issue #125
  • 1 min read
Hot picks
Affairs

Executive revision

As Poland's national government lurches rightward, Warsaw's centrist mayor Rafal Trzaskowski is building a more tolerant, cleaner and open capital — one coal furnace and LGBT charter at a time.

  • Issue #125
  • 14 min read
Woman in professional attire wearing glasses and jewelry, posed against a neutral background.
Affairs

The opener

Are we about to call time on famed German efficiency? Don’t worry, these brief bulletins on Brexit and bragging won’t hold you up.

  • Issue #124
  • 7 min read
Design

An inside job

As hotels adapt to changing tastes, their interior designers are innovating. We meet three young firms equal to the task.

  • The Escapist #1
  • 6 min read
An inside job
Culture

Siargao, The Philippines

This tiny Philippine island is determined to build its tourism industry in a different way to its bigger and busier neighbours.

  • The Escapist #1
  • 15 min read
Siargao, The Philippines
Books

Judging a book by its cover

Three designers — Milan's Olimpia Zagnoli, London's David Pearson and New York's John Gall — are quietly redefining what draws readers to books in an age of digital distraction.

  • Issue #123
  • 13 min read
Judging a book by its cover
Property

Tall stories

Are you sitting comfortably? It’s time for Monocle’s annual property survey, where we start with five distinguished developments.

  • Issue #123
  • 17 min read
Tall stories

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