Gwen Robinson
Shed start
Yangon is abuzz with renewal as entrepreneurs make their mark. Monocle visits the TS1 pop-up, which uses culture and commerce to forge a brand and make a difference in the city.
Club scene
We visit the members’ clubs where foreign journalists find a home away from home (and a good supper) in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Expo 73: Club scene
A safe haven for journalists, foreign correspondents’ clubs have gone out of fashion in most corners of the world. We visit three clubs that still hold their own: in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Power trips
In 2014, diplomacy returns home, a former foe is redeemed, a military outpost is upgraded and intelligence makes its next move. Monocle tracks the political importance of these significant places.
Business
Booming in Burma, getting high in Spain, store wars in Thailand and fronts of knowledge in New Zealand.
Open season
Monocle meets the foreign investors and returning natives making the most of a budding business market in Yangon, Asia’s new rising trade magnet.
Fly buys
As the global retail map widens, where do less talked about big spenders such as Kazakhs, Indonesians or Mexicans get their shopping fix? We catch up with the new consumers to find out.
Oceania
Rebranding Fiji's regime, saving butterflies in Papua New Guinea, and the wonder of ore in Western Australia.
Monocle travel guide
Stunning interiors by Brazilian designers compete with rainforest views at the Botanique Hotel and Spa. This São Paulo hideaway offers charms that take time to discover, promising a truly unique stay.
Best in class
While some countries struggle with school design policy, innovative architects are demonstrating that a healthy learning environment with plenty of light and natural materials means happier children and long-term economic benefits.
