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Bean around the world
When French native Samuel Maruta relocated to Vietnam, he unexpectedly left a finance career to go in search of the finest highland cocoa beans, proving that life is indeed like a box of chocolates.
In good company
We all want to work in a friendly, challenging environment. The companies featured here are benchmarks in their fields, from looking after employees to maintaining traditions or simply providing the smartest staff uniforms.
Business
Some light reading at a new Taichung bookshop followed by a tasting session at a Tokyo winery.
Made in Australia: Baum Cycles
Australia has a strong manufacturing heritage, but the industry has seen a decline. We visit Baum Cycles in Geelong, a bespoke bike-maker revitalising local production with its world-renowned handcrafted frames.
Southern Belle
Megan Billings reporting from Church Hill: The heart of the old American South is being revitalised by community funding and innovators looking for a new challenge.
Capital gains
Lithuania no longer looks enviously at its Nordic neighbours; its capital illustrates why. Self-confident and creative, Vilnius typifies how a small nation can realise big ambitions.
Business
An initiative letting US residents decide on the make-up of their high streets and a Swedish energy drink.
Business
Global shipping gets innovative, the rise of saké and furniture made from aircraft parts.
Business
Booming in Burma, getting high in Spain, store wars in Thailand and fronts of knowledge in New Zealand.
Breaking out
We’ve been telling you for years to take the plunge and start that business. The world is ready and, armed with our Entrepreneurs Guide, so are you.
