Wherever the brightest and best in their field gather, Monocle likes to drop in to see what it can discern from the innovators and instigators. As our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, explains, this year’s Mipim property fair…
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design, from its layout to the texture of its materials and the balance of natural and artificial light, has a profound effect on us. Studies have…
In an age of ideological division and looming environmental catastrophe, a nation’s ability to ensure its citizens’ safety is more important than ever. Here, we meet some of the people around the world who are working to…
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transforma…
As cargo freighters begin exploring the possibility of traversing the oceans with the help of hi-tech sails, smaller vintage fleets are showing them the way.
Subjects tackled by our essayists this issue: how the rise of AI might not have detrimental effects on human workers; why silicon chips might trigger a war in Asia; how Saudi Arabia needs to spare a thought for foreign…
Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society includes news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across…
From an artists’ haven in rural Oxfordshire to a former cable factory in Czechia, we visit three recording studios around the world that are reimagining the craft of capturing the perfect performance.
Our round-up of innovators, fresh thinkers and business mavericks reveals how a storied food movement is transforming farming, what’s causing a stir between the covers in Jakarta, which renowned watch-maker is stirring the…
As prices skyrocket and pipelines mysteriously explode, the folly of Europe’s over-dependence on fossil fuels, especially those imported from Russia, is being revealed and punished. With autumn turning to winter, Monocle…