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Bean around the world
When French native Samuel Maruta relocated to Vietnam, he unexpectedly left a finance career to go in search of the finest highland cocoa beans, proving that life is indeed like a box of chocolates.
You’re welcome
With a shortage of workers and an ageing population, Germany is turning to migrants. Monocle meets the keen Vietnamese students learning German as they prepare for a new career abroad.
Expo 44: The Call of Berlin
During East Germany's socialist era, workers from Mozambique and Vietnam came to the GDR. When the Wall fell, they faced the decision of whether to stay or leave their adopted home.
Asia
Badly equipped and under-trained, India's police force needs more than just investment. We also report on the Burmese elections, Vietnam's unlikely new friend, and a former Chinese politician speaking out against the government.
Defence
Vietnam orders $1,8bn worth of submarines to keep up with the neighbours, Peru gets kitted out to deal with a guerilla resurgence and Russian upgrades its stealth bombers.
Five alive
Which territories are due their turn in the international spotlight? Monocle reveals five areas – from an EU island nation to a sprawling South American state – set to make headlines.
