Kurt Lin
Diplomacy
How Slovenia is positioning itself as a bridge between two superpowers: the US and Russia.
Business
A physical space for crowdfunding, Hong Kong haircare branding and turning apple waste into wallets.
Breathe in, breathe out
Taiwan's Yilan county has long been Taipei's rural escape. Since a mountain tunnel slashed commute times in 2006, this Pacific-coast city of rice paddies and surf breaks has become a genuine alternative to capital-city…
Start it up
From family to crowdfunding, five small-business owners explain how they funded their ideas without having to ask the bank.
The opener
In our global news round-up we find a (very) short-haul trip where dogs get VIP treatment, meet Singapore’s naturalist superheroes and make a case for taxi drivers donning national dress.
Business
Hunger strikes in Hong Kong, Finland’s valuable leftovers and a nice cup of tea courtesy of Pentagram.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief on the name of our London HQ, the appeal of its neighbouring park and the enduring power of quality of life.
Shop, read, watch
Pleasing ceramics, lovely lights, drinks with a kick and desirable gadgets.
