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Affairs
The world’s highest railway bridge, an Indonesian presidential hopeful and assessing Asia’s strategies for combatting a declining population.
Trying hard or hardly trying?
From the fate of Europe's disappearing villages to the modern dress codes of America's southern states, this issue celebrates the transformative effects of smartening up and making an extra effort.
Platform economy
With rail-passenger numbers predicted to fall, retail is keeping operators’ finances on track.
Japanese lessons
Impeccable service, responsible citizenship and warm hospitality are just some of the practices that make society tick in Japan. Here are 10 things the country can teach the world.
Asia
The King of Bhutan's dashing way with national dress, Korea's scheme to produce more babies, and Japan's downsized family meals.
Taking account
Three influential economists offer their predictions for 2008. Topics include the pressure on economies with ageing workforces, the importance of working with China and the rise of sovereign wealth funds in Asia.
