Liv Lewitschnik
Asia
New flights from Tokyo to Yangon, why the French are lighting up Cambodia, and Japan gets creative.
Make your mark
What's the recipe for business success? We look at five entrepreneurial companies that have built successful brands from wasabi, beer, olive oil, iron ore and wool, from Scotland to Australia.
Soft central
Even Moscow now courts persuasion over coercion. Monocle's third annual Soft Power Survey ranks nations by charm, culture and clout — revealing who wields influence best, and who squanders it.
Eager weavers
Cebu is the base for many high-end furniture brands, but is only recently gaining recognition for its skilled craftsmanship. Meet the people boosting the city’s reputation and supporting local talent.
Last resort
The southern isle of Hainan is China’s newest tourism hub, thanks to a €381bn revamp. But with new hotels, airports and rail links, could this be a front for covert military operations?
George Town
Entrepreneurs seeking a renovation project will find dilapidated charm and shop-houses in George Town. Part of the Malaysian city, a Unesco world heritage site, is now welcoming independent businesses.
Monocle travel guide
Monocle island-hops to the Maldives, visits a Stockholm restaurant with no menu and finds the best coffees from New Zealand to San Francisco.
