James Chambers
The Monocle Quality of Life survey 2021
We've tweaked our annual urban Quality of Life Survey to consider the cities best placed to prosper post-pandemic. Here’s how metropolises from Vancouver to Vienna are faring as the world’s most liveable locations.
Business
A letter from London on the temperature of the UK’s post-Brexit creative industries. Plus: news reports and Q&As from Hong Kong to the US.
Between the lines
Reporting from the middle ground of a divided city, the ‘South China Morning Post’ treads a tricky path. But will it be able to continue its balanced reporting as press freedom is increasingly attacked?
Power ahead
UN secretary-general António Guterres discusses finding optimism amid global turbulence, tackling diplomatic "spoilers" and his vision for reforming the world's most important multilateral institution.
Business
Indian real estate’s green shoots, saltwater farming in the US and circular economies.
Asian provocateurs
Malaysia's youngest MP aims to harness millions of newly eligible voters to challenge the country's entrenched political elite with his progressive Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.
Go clubbing
Hong Kong’s newest private club, Carlyle & Co, is making a splash on Kowloon waterfront.
Business
Expansion for Italian winery, Dutch firm’s sustainable packages and what’s next for Bolivian business.
Politics
Canadian Greens elect a black party leader, populism in Portugal and the race to succeed Angela Merkel.
The opener
Sustainable design solutions, scintillating marketing campaigns and cool cigarettes – the latest from around the globe.
