Syria is moving away from the staunch socialist principles that dominated the country for decades. President Bashar al Assad has created a new merchant class and forged business links with neighbour Turkey. Nowhere has…
Kunming is an unpolluted, diverse city that offers a high quality of life. Infrastructure projects, including new train routes and an international airport, are providing links with south Asia, boosting trade. It’s even…
Rarely out of the news during the dying years of communism, Gdansk slipped into obscurity when democracy came to Poland. Now the port city is making waves again as it regains its place as a major trading hub and attracts…
If the atmosphere at the EuroShop trade fair was anything to go by, the death of bricks-and-mortar retail has been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the noises coming out of the retail extravaganza suggested that shops are…
It’s no secret that Dubai is a great place to do business but what are the elements and initiatives that make it tick? We discover the emirate’s magnetic pull.
Whether it’s taking the night train, collecting fridge magnets or the surprising etiquette at French outdoor swimming pools, we’ve curated an overview of what’s happening around the world right now – from the whacky to the…
Mallorca might be an idyllic magnet for holidaymakers but not everyone here wants to make their money from tourism – and the island is also home to manufacturers, makers and artists determined to create vibrant businesses…
Arbil in Iraqi Kurdistan has escaped the worst of the war raging across the rest of the country. Its new airport, coupled with burgeoning trade, offer hope for this one corner of a ravaged nation.
Hong Kong is ready to retake its place on global travel itineraries: airlines are making up for lost time, international events are back in full swing and new skyscrapers are lighting up the iconic skyline.The social and…
Every spring, the world’s watchmakers and horology enthusiasts descend on Basel for the industry’s key fair, where the latest innovations in timekeeping are unveiled. We went along to gauge the mood and pick our favourite…
The east German city of Leipzig might not be a huge metropolis but it packs a punch when it comes to its graphic-design credentials. We meet the new generation of creatives who are swapping the hectic streets of Berlin for…
As Europe’s political parties worry about losing touch with apathetic voters, the Danes have a solution: invite them to go on a summer break with you. Folkemødet festival gathers the nation’s leaders together to bring…
As foreign goverments and corporations circle Senegal’s newfound energy resources, its stable and progressive capital, Dakar, is learning how to best channel its influence and growth.