Aarti Betigeri
Object lessons: Design companies
To understand what makes Australia special, look to its dynamic design community. Monocle meets a choice selection of the nation’s crafty creators making their mark at home and abroad.
Made in Australia: Incat
If you want a job done properly, you do it yourself. From bikes to ferries, we look at the Australian companies that revel in the fact that they still call the country home.
Made in Australia: Jardan
Family-owned since 1997, Melbourne's Jardan has become one of Australia's most exciting contemporary furniture brands, with a focus on designing, manufacturing and selling almost all of its own high-quality wares.
Made in Australia: Baum Cycles
Australia has a strong manufacturing heritage, but the industry has seen a decline. We visit Baum Cycles in Geelong, a bespoke bike-maker revitalising local production with its world-renowned handcrafted frames.
Talking shop: Aussie retail
Australia’s retail market is proving resilient. We've compiled a selection of shops setting a global example with well-thought-through experiences, offering inspiration for any new venture.
Asia
Building a new state capital in India, South Korean entertainment and a political dynasty in the Philippines.
Asia
Seoul's new performing-arts centre, sustainable architecture in Shanghai and Japan's efforts to fill empty houses.
Asia
Japan reviews its ties with South Korea, Indian farmers' beef with the BJP and why Seoul's mayor rides the economy.
Home from home
As Japanese firms look to India for expansion, one Rajasthani town has evolved into a thriving expat business district for would-be investors.
