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Pride of place
White goods company V-Zug may lack the global brand recognition of its rivals, but it’s proving that Swiss precision and attention to detail can go a long way in a competitive market.
Yes we cram
As South Korea’s economy grows, so does its education system. The fight for an early leg-up begins in the ‘hagwon’, an expensive crammer school where hours are long and competition fierce.
Africa/Middle
A pan-Middle Eastern science venture, a Lebanese brain drain and an oil boost from Namibia.
Asia
France steps in to save Japan's oyster industry and China wonders if its one-chile policy is still a good idea.
Class of 2011
Meet renowned chef Gastón Acurio, who opened a cooking school to ensure Peru's economic boom benefits the neediest. He’s also number one in our education Top 20.
From language revival to land rights: the Sámi’s fight for influence in the Nordic north
Finland’s new Sami parliament building is a proud symbol for the indigenous people of Europe’s north, marking a century-long journey from a struggling culture to a thriving and resilient community.
Soap opera
Ach. Brito soaps are instantly recognisable by their vintage-inspired packaging and Claus Porto label. This family-run company dates back to 1887 but still continues to innovate and appeal to new markets.
Inventory No. 52
This month’s selection of desirable things include cashmere bowties, bicycle bags, some velvety wine, handmade soaps and smart kitchenware.
Supreme court
Monocle takes a lesson in volleys and countershots at a clubhouse in Pall Mall, London. In our kit bag is some smart sportswear and a slick change of clothes for after the big match.
In the family way
Richard Neutra's Reunion House in Silver Lake, occupied by his son, remains one of the best and most authentic examples of his impact on modernist architecture in southern California.
