Singaporean politicians receive some of the world’s best paycheques. So why should they earn more?
To attract highly skilled workers, the city-state offers salaries that rival private sector jobs.
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Our ‘Design Directory’ 2026: The architects, studios and designers to know around the world
Stuck on a design problem or looking for the perfect creative partner? Discover top-tier studios and welcoming communities, from Copenhagen and Cairo to Tokyo and São Paulo, complete with contact details.
What would you bring to the afterlife? Sometimes the strangest things form the most moving picture
1.On Tuesday I walked over to Soho to see a preview screening of Spanish-language film La Bola Negra, directed by “Los Javis” (Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo). It’s a story set during the Spanish…
The best new homewares, books and accessories for design lovers
From Alessi’s screw-inspired moka pot to Fiio’s Moma-approved cassette player, these are the objects and publications bringing style back into homes.
‘Every country in the world has a Wrexham’: Ryan Reynolds tells Tyler Brûlé what makes a liveable city
On stage at Livex Abu Dhabi, the actor considers what it takes to make a place transform from void to vibrant.
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Our Entrepreneurs special proves why starting a business is always worth the risk
Establishing and running a business comes with many challenges but, here at Monocle, we like to focus on the rewards.
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Pillar of the community: Inside Finca Roja, a Valencia housing complex with a timeless allure
Completed in the 1930s, the iconic housing block continues to evolve to meet the needs of its residents. We meet the people living inside the city’s red-brick landmark.
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‘Our main goal is to bring people out on the water.’ A bright new chapter for the iconic Danieli hotel
A subtle yet ambitious revamp has breathed new life into one of Venice’s first grand hotels. Now under Four Seasons, its historic grandeur meets the lightness of the lagoon.
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OBMI x Monocle, Wednesday 28 October
Join us for a live panel discussion with Monocle’s executive design editor, Nic Monisse, and globally renowned hospitality-design practice OBMI to discuss how hotels can be good neighbours and what makes a place memorable.
Merano x Casa Vayu, Merano, Friday 30 October
Join us for our second evening with Zürich-based fashion studio Casa Vayu. Discover the brand’s latest ED06 collection alongside a selection of urushi lacquer works by Japanese artist Toshihiko Iwata.
Samsung x Monocle – Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity, London, until 2 November
A touch of Korean creativity comes to The Monocle Café this October, as Samsung takes over the space to celebrate its collaboration with the British Museum on Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity.
Manila Mingler, Wednesday 4 November
Join the Monocle team with chairman Tyler Brûlé, as they touch down (it’s been a while!) in Manila.
Guatemala Modern, November 5
Join Monocle and Guatemala Tourism to celebrate the launch of our new book. Guatemala Modern takes a deep dive into a country that’s steeped in heritage but forging new paths.
