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New ideas in the old town: Santo Domingo, a vibrant city quietly gaining new ground
The capital of the Dominican Republic is experiencing an influx of wealth and creatives. The lure? One of Latin America’s safest cities and a dynamic economy.
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Taiwan is the world’s tech powerhouse – but it can’t keep the lights on at home
On a weekday morning in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park, delivery trucks queue outside semiconductor foundries. Just a few blocks away, meanwhile, is a hardware shop with many of its lights switched off; its owner…
Neiman Marcus closes the door on a gilded age of American retail
Department stores can only survive if they see beyond the bottom line
At Intertabac, Big Tobacco is rebranding for a future without cigarettes
Clearing the air at Intertabac in Dortmund, where the tobacco industry’s nicotine high priests discuss a ‘smoke-free future’. What’s rising from the ashes of this condemned industry?
What can business leaders learn from stagecraft? The National Theatre says: ‘More than you think’
At the National Theatre, actors and directors are teaching techniques that sharpen executives’ presence, build trust and elevate how leaders communicate under pressure.
How Japan’s snowiest cities are tackled with custom snowplough innovation
Nichijo is the leading plough manufacturer in the world's snowiest country. But is a business based on cold weather a good bet in a climate crisis?
Don’t miss the boat: New York is modernising its ferry network
A historic Staten Island to Brooklyn crossing marks the start of new routes, smoother rides and big ambitions.
New York City aims to lead a revival of US airports
New York has long had an ability to turn grit into glamour. But in recent decades, few have bothered to pretend that the city’s two commercial airports – John F Kennedy International and LaGuardia…
Comfort leads the way in Etihad Airways’ new A321LR aircraft
There’s no substitute for first-hand travel experience. From planes to trains and cars, Monocle tests how journeys really feel, assessing performance, comfort and efficiency so you don’t have to.
Looking for a four-wheel drive with charm and practicality? Take the Renault 4 out for a ride
About the Renault 4Provenance: Maubeuge, FrancePrice: €36,700Range: 409kmTop speed: 150km/hCapacity: 5 people A “head-turner” typically has sporty flanks: beguiling curves that envelop a growling engine. Then there’s the other sort that’s about making the…
Dog-first airline Bark Air is propelling the hospitality industry toward pet-friendly travel
From in-cabin comforts to private charter flights, the demand for animal-friendly aviation is growing.
