Aisha Speirs
Oceania
Atiu island gets an airport overhaul, gay Aussie couples get state-funded relationship counselling and we interview the MP who represents Australian Italians.
Maestros of the universe
Its cuisine is known the world over and everyone aspires to drive Italian-designed cars. Here are 10 areas in which, economic woes notwithstanding, Italy leads the way.
Object lessons
From an urban hub for furniture-makers to a man-made island design destination and a studio in a woodland haven, Monocle reveals some daring pockets of inspiration from around the globe.
Media/art market
A magazine shop in a shipping container, an online platform for new brands, bringing Hong Kong's galleries together plus the latest from the art-sales world.
The Interview Series: Vitali Klitschko
From the boxing ring to parliament, Vitali Klitschko has not followed a conventional career path. Ukraine’s opposition politician tells us why he believes you must fight for a better future.
You’re welcome
With a shortage of workers and an ageing population, Germany is turning to migrants. Monocle meets the keen Vietnamese students learning German as they prepare for a new career abroad.
Oceania
The tasks that await Australia's new PM, new urban projects for Auckland, why we might be hearing more from Tonga's King Tupou, plus a round-up of elections.
Brand leaders
We meet Artek CEO Mirkku Kullberg, Tod’s Group CEO Diego Della Valle and Indonesia’s tourism minister to hear how they're putting the design industry at the heart of their countries' brand image.
What’s in a name?
From a Thai swimwear firm to a Swedish tannery, successful brands have a story to tell. We profile five companies with varied backgrounds but a shared quality: initiative. Here are their stories.
Food
Our tasty round-up includes tomatoes from the Isle of Wight and a café in Bangkok
