Paulius Staniunas
Four mayors winning approval by knowing what makes their cities tick
Erratic leadership by national governments emphasises the need for a safe pair of hands at city hall.
Soul of the city
Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.
Beach hub
Travel might be off the menu for most but some corners of southeast Asia are still open for business. In Bali, Indonesian firm PTT Family has created a village escape.
They found a gap
Successful businesses aren’t always the result of a groundbreaking idea. The key is knowing your market and finding a solution. We get some pointers from entrepreneurs who have done just that.
50 steps to improving your city
Elevating the urban environment needn’t call for grand blueprints from city planners, nor sweeping regeneration. Small projects and individual details can make a difference. Here are a few starters from our editors.
Push the boat out
Despite the predictions of big sales and profits, Asia’s yacht market is spluttering. But market watchers still hope that the habit will take hold.
Calm before a storm
The president of Taiwan is softly spoken and unassuming but that hasn’t stopped her from ruffling a few feathers. We speak to her as she gears up for the 2020 election.
The sky’s the limit
Hail a Blue Bird cab and Noni Purnomo might be your driver. For the CEO of the iconic taxi firm, it’s all about the people.
Fat of the land
Qatar has an obesity epidemic; we meet the people working to change this, then explore initiatives around the world.
The second coming
At 93, Mahathir Mohamad returns as Malaysia's prime minister — older than Reagan's presidency, Thatcher's tenure and Diana's legend. His improbable comeback carries the weight of a nation's unfinished business.
