James Chambers
Word has it
Each month we’ll be capturing the signature looks at our favourite trade fairs. This issue the crowd at Art Basel in Hong Kong has something to say.
The opener
We hear what Toronto is saying but fail to understand London’s buses; we also find Singapore’s robots annoying and marvel at some of Mongolia’s biggest exports in our global news round-up.
Business
Keeping the drone market flying, rebranding a heritage distillery in Finland and making the cut in China.
Killer in Manila
Under President Duterte, thousands of drug users and dealers have been gunned down. The response from the people of the Philippines? Carry on, please.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief on what’s new in Monocle – and perhaps more importantly, the things that will remain resolutely the same.
The opener
Mascots, Macron and Munich are on our mind this month as we embark on our regular round-up of worldly opinion.
All Thai-ed up
From deli chains to department stores, wealthy Thai business owners are buying foreign companies to expand their empires and increase profits. We find out what’s next on their shopping lists.
Food & drink
Miami round-up and wine regions to watch. Plus: Korean-style tapas and an unorthodox whiskey.
Asia Pacific
Cyber security in China, flower power in the Cook Islands, kipping in Kyoto, taking off down under and holding on to power in Turkmenistan.
Shooting stars
Ambitious entrepreneurs worldwide are starting businesses with one thing in common: good ideas. From a dog walker in Australia to delivery vans in Singapore, here are a few dark horses with bright futures.
