James Chambers
Straight talker
A high-speed victory, a strong vision for women in politics and some horse-trading too helped spark Jacinda-mania. But there’s one person who remains a sceptic: the Kiwi PM.
Breaking new ground
From Europe to Asia and the US, large-scale urban-regeneration projects promise to transform entire city neighbourhoods. We plot the progress of five favourites.
Travel
An architectural revival in Hong Kong, a breath of fresh air in Beirut, a hideaway in Porto and a forest retreat in New Jersey: just some of our finds off the beaten track.
Politics
The unlikely rise of Rob Ford’s brother in Ontario and female representation in the Lebanese parliament.
Shapely numbers
From furnishings and fixtures to full refurbishments, we celebrate 50 winning design innovations.
Going up
Rome finally gets its own grand department store: a €250m gamble by Thailand’s Central Group that turns archaeology, ambition and 800 brands into the city’s newest must-visit address.
City guide: Luang Prabang
With its gilded temples, soothing waterfalls and early bedtime, this Laotian city is the perfect place to peace out.
Crowd pleaser
South Korea’s president Moon Jae-in, caught in the crossfire between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, has quietly delivered a diplomatic triumph. And he still has time to watch TV with his cat.
Putting on a show
There’s still lots of money to be made in the Hong Kong art market. And the big players are coming to town.
Food & drink
Upscale dim sum in a converted church and a recipe for sizzling rib-eye steak.
