Mike Lemanski
Lay of the land
We survey the smart moves in gastronomy, travel and hospitality that have fostered success in a tumultuous year and take the pulse of where the world is heading next.
The opener
Fear of a mirthless retail future, media in Marrakech, pigeons in Aarhus and the FCC in HK: an appealing assortment from all corners of the world.
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.
He’s hired
It’s not what we hoped for. We’re not happy about it. But rather than rear up against the nightmare, we need to face our fears. Here’s how to handle the Donald Dilemma.
Business
Some light reading at a new Taichung bookshop followed by a tasting session at a Tokyo winery.
Far and wide
From peacekeeping in the Solomon Islands to scientific work at the South Pole, Australia’s worldwide reach is greater than you might think. We’ve been on a global tour to discover where Aussies rule.
La bella vita
OK, so they might have creaking transport systems, crime problems and high unemployment, but Italian cities also have an irresistible charm. Here’s where we’d live.
