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Executive exodus

With their country in the midst of economic ruin, thousands of Portuguese nationals are heading to skills-starved Angola in search of lucrative jobs. It may be boosting the former colony’s economy, but is everyone going to benefit?
From Portugal, with mixed feelings

All of these emigrants can agree on one thing: there is money to be earned in Luanda. Yet their feelings about living in Angola differ vastly...
Talk it out

The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries is made up of eight countries spanning four continents, sharing only that common tongue. Monocle paid a visit to find out if they are all singing from the same hymn sheet.
Waiting in the Isles

They’re sunny, beautiful and safe but Portugal doesn’t seem to know what to do with them. Maybe it’s time to start recognising the potential of the Azores.
Staying power

The Venezuelan port town of Maracaibo has long stood out from the rest of the country. Oil wealth means it’s set to become a Latin American hub – and a major pro-commerce, anti-Chávez stronghold in forthcoming elections
It’s a mall world

Shopping malls in São Paulo are a cut above, with champagne bars, inhouse tailors and attentive service. Being a shop assistant can be a lucrative career and all this is because of Brazil’s new wealth. Monocle investigates the mall model.
Flying the flag

From Portugal's telecoms giants to a Brazilian flip-flop maker, we pick 15 companies making waves in Portuguese-speaking world and beyond.
Glued to the screen

Evolving news coverage, new lifestyle shows and perennially popular soaps; it’s impossible to take your eyes off the Portuguese-language television that’s emanating from Brazil and taking the world by storm. Do not adjust your set…
Lusophone top 20

The Portuguese-speaking world is home to some inspirational people; here are some of our favourites.
A legacy of love

The old master still teaching his would-be successors new tricks, Álvaro Siza is as dedicated to architecture now as when he started his practice 60 years ago. Optimistic despite his country’s predicament, his focus is set firmly on the future.
The secret is out

The design vernacular of Comporta has remained intact for decades. Today it’s providing rich inspiration for new developments too.

UN General Assembly / Global

Dressed to impress

As this issue hits news-stands, the UN General Assembly will be sitting for its 67th session. For those diplomats unsure of how to cut a dash, our fashion editor offers some tips…

Edited by: Takeharu Sato

Photography: Mark Sanders

Models:
Caroline Barton
Mike Dale
David Doma
Sosheba Griffiths
Suzi Langhorne
Gisele Leung
Irina Miller
Kyoko Morita
Elizabeth Mortlock
Danny Pratt
Nathan Roberts
Ivan Silic
Sonia Uribe
Olly Walker Chazz
Tenzing

Hair:
Oliver de Almeida

Make-up:
Lyz Marsden

Make-up assistant:
Laura Barrow & Lucy Flower

Location:
Kensington and Chelsea
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The Continental Shift

Executive exodus

From Portugal, with mixed feelings

Talk it out

Waiting in the Isles

Staying power

It’s a mall world

Flying the flag

Glued to the screen

Lusophone top 20

A legacy of love

The secret is out

Europe Briefing

Asia Briefing

Americas Briefing

Africa/Middle East Briefing

Oceania Briefing

Defence Briefing

Diplomacy Briefing

Business Briefing

Culture Briefing

Look back in wonder

Art/books Briefing

Design/Architecture Briefing

Q&A Antonio Patriota

Drone Home

Toeing the party line

Lake life

Dressed to impress

Inventory No. 57

The Agrarian Kitchen

Heli vision

Real corker

Green machine

Katong

Isay Weinfeld

Expo 57: Rebels in hard hats

Observation

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