Business

Politics

Oceania

Australia's economy is all at sea; plus conflict on happy island.

Urbanism

Into Africa

Once feared as a den of chaos, Tangier now lures European investors with cheap labour, tax breaks and proximity, transforming a hippie haunt into a thriving business gateway.

Film

Lights, camera, accíon

Since Argentina's 2002 economic meltdown, filmmakers have flocked to Buenos Aires, drawn by low wages, skilled professionals and excellent production facilities for films, TV shows and commercials.

Retail

Talking shop

Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, CEO of the Baugur Group, created a retail empire spanning Iceland, Scandinavia and the UK. He started with £7,000 equity in Reykjavik 18 years ago.