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James Chambers

Urbanism

Work in progress

Our six essays explore what it will take for businesses to retool and thrive, from finding balance when building a brand to the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the US.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 28 min read
Illustration of a woman with a lightbulb sprouting from her head, a watering can, and a heart-shaped bowl with decorative elements.
Entrepreneurialism

Banking on it

From investing exclusively in ethical causes to helping small businesses access emergency funds, these three socially conscious lenders are helping businesses to succeed with a human touch.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 5 min read
Portrait of a man in a grey suit and dark tie holding a document at a desk in an office setting.
Culture

Forward thinkers

How are industries changing? We ask five forward thinkers for their predictions, from the future of convivial restaurant spaces to the need for bricks-and-mortar offices for start-ups and the growth of private media.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 15 min read
Jeremy King, restaurateur and co-founder of Corbin & King, seated at a desk in an elegantly designed interior with black paneling and gold trim.
Affairs

Affairs Briefing

Trump brings the fight to mayors, how India tested China’s resolve with a road, Germany learns from medical evacuations and the evolving role of landscaping.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Affairs Briefing
Culture

The opener

Whether your preferred method of travel is a leisurely paddle around Hong Kong, strapping on in-line skates in Canada or a stylish bike ride in Milan, there's plenty to inspire.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Heavy traffic congestion with numerous taxis, cars, and motorcycles gridlocked on a tree-lined urban street
Urbanism

Letters from the city

While staying put, we asked our bureau chiefs and editors to reflect on what they most value about their respective cities.

  • Issue #133
  • 1 min read
Children play on a grass oval in a waterfront park with One World Trade Center visible in the background.
Urbanism

Soul of the city

Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.

  • Issue #135
  • 26 min read
City skyline framed by lush forest and snow-capped mountains.
Travel and restaurants

The opener

Hopping on a plane and heading to a sun-soaked island? Even if you’re not, it doesn’t mean that we can’t see out the summer in style. Whether it’s Hong Kong’s sandy beaches or Toronto’s…

  • Issue #135
  • 12 min read
The opener

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