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Hong Kong

Vertigo-inducing skyscrapers that cling to mountainous slopes and busy fishing villages that proudly hold on to their cultural heritage: Hong Kong is more diverse than you’d imagine. This city can appear to be a collection…

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On the up

19 April 2018

Excellence is the norm at Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service – just ask its controller.

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Sheung Wan

16 September 2010

With a mix of traditional flats and small-scale retailers, Sheung Wan also has a real sense of community.

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Word has it

20 April 2017

Each month we’ll be capturing the signature looks at our favourite trade fairs. This issue the crowd at Art Basel in Hong Kong has something to say.

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Swear by it

18 March 2015

Simple food with a twist on tradition is the ethos of Jowett Yu’s new restaurant Ho Lee Fook. Pull up a seat – pork dumplings await.

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Monocle travel guide - Hong Kong

16 August 2012

In a city known for its preference to raze rather than save, finding an old building among Hong Kong’s gleaming skyscrapers is a challenge. Marvel then at the Tai O Heritage Hotel: housed in a 110-year-old police station…

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Toy story

17 February 2011

This issue our regular Fairplay series on trade fairs from around the world makes a return. Here we visit the Toys & Games Fair in Hong Kong, the second largest exhibition of its kind in the world, where serious-minded…

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Expo 75: Sai Kung

19 June 2014

Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.

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Fly the flag

16 August 2012

Despite the pressures of new technology in its own ranks and a fast-developing Chinese navy sailing into view, the ‘USS George Washington’ continues to rule the Asia-Pacific seas. Monocle climbs aboard the American aircraft…

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Head in the sky

17 May 2012

As chief executive of Cathay Pacific, it’s John Slosar’s job to steer the airline along a straight path as it increases its reach in China, while keeping staff and passengers on board.

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Putting on a show

22 February 2018

There’s still lots of money to be made in the Hong Kong art market. And the big players are coming to town.

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Linking up

18 May 2017

The chairman of global rail operator MTR has built a career out of making good connections.

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Expo no. 84: Freight of your life

20 May 2015

It might be a panda en route to a zoo or cashmere jumpers heading for Beijing or Boston. But regardless of value there is a good chance it is going to be shipped through Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo hub.

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In the frame

14 August 2014

The soaring glass-and-steel towers that dominate Hong Kong’s ultra-modern skyline spring up at high speed. Those rapid rates are thanks to the use of traditional bamboo scaffolding that is light to transport and quick to…

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Founding father

17 May 2011

In under four years the Hong Kong International Art Fair has become a key date on dealers’ and buyers’ calendars. Founding director Magnus Renfrew tells us about his work life, and how billionaires and airplanes helped him…

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Hong Kong’s chain reaction

18 October 2016

Despite the declining number of Chinese shoppers, the retail scene in central Hong Kong isn't as desolate as one might be led to think. French fashion house Hermès will spend the next season renovating its new flagship to…

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