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Diplomacy

Better together

Amid rising global tensions, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is – quietly –becoming more influential than ever before.

  • Issue #163
  • 11 min read
Flags of Asean's 10 member states displayed in the secretariat's lobby with the organization's logo on the wall
Society

Business

A growing desire to “belong” is driving a private members’ club boom in cities around the world, including London.

  • Issue #163
  • 12 min read
Business
Business

Purchasing power: Part 2

Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.

  • Issue #162
  • 25 min read
Purchasing power: Part 2
Defence

Up in arms

Andrew Mueller surveys the military hardware that will reshape modern warfare in the years to come.

  • Issue #161
  • 6 min read
The French navy frigate Lorraine, a Fremm-class warship, rendered as a gray military vessel with distinctive angular design
Urbanism

Urbanism

The park project reconnecting Bangkok’s residents with their city’s canals.

  • Issue #156
  • 7 min read
Aerial black and white view of complex highway interchange with multiple curved overpasses intersecting through urban area
Business

Future in stores

Thailand’s Central Group is reviving traditional European department stores. The conglomerate’s CEO, Tos Chirathivat, talks about his vision for retail as Asia reopens and what the future holds for physical stores.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 1 min read
Tos Chirathivat, CEO of Central Group, stands in a modern interior with shelving and illuminated vessels.
Affairs

Asian provocateurs

Malaysia's youngest MP aims to harness millions of newly eligible voters to challenge the country's entrenched political elite with his progressive Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.

  • Issue #141
  • 12 min read
Asian provocateurs
Travel and restaurants

Going places

Be it a beach club in Stockholm, a design-led Athens retreat or a tasteful Mexican restoration, there are plenty of recent openings with bright futures. We round-up a few of our favourites.

  • Issue #138
  • 1 min read
Going places

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