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Issue: September 2010
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Travel & Leisure
CAPE VERDE
The island nation of Cape Verde takes up only a small space on the map, but it has firmly established itself as a beacon of economic development and good governance
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Banking & Investments
INDONESIA
Economic upswing remains on track
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Case Study
CASE STUDY
As CEO of FTSE-quoted British technology firm Microfocus, Stephen Kelly tripled revenues and profits and the outfit became one of the Top 200 UK public companies. His departure last year caused a £100m drop in market value. After nine months of charity work and hockey coaching – and the launch of a government- supported initiative to create 250,000 new IT jobs in the UK – Kelly recently re-emerged as deputy chairman of carbon management start-up CloudApps, which he plans to take to the US market within the next few weeks.
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Pursuits
MOTORING
As a power struggle heads for Paris, Richard Lofthouse wonders where the industry is going
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Travel
TRAVEL
Keen to prolong that summer feeling just a little bit longer? Tuscany’s thermal waters are just the answer
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Style
STYLE
Looking business class after a long journey is never easy, but technology and design is making the crumpled look so last season, says Josh Sims
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Technology & Telecoms
TECH-CESSORIES
With many laptops too bulky for the business traveller and smartphones too small for serious work, a new breed of mobile office solutions is coming to the rescue. Jonathan Margolis reports
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Culture
CULTURE
Th e events to catch on your next business trip
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Banking & Investments
WORKPLACE
Payroll can be confusing, time consuming and costly to small businesses, but online payroll systems may offer a much-needed solution.
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Education & Development
EDUCATION
Business schools are increasingly embracing high-tech tools as they meet the dual challenges of distance learning and a New Media-savvy student body.
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Business Watch
TRADE
Two thousand years ago, Europe and Asia were intertwined through a network of trade routes called the Silk Road. Now, thanks to China’s increased trade with and investment into its western neighbours, it seems the ancient, trans-continental commerce channel is once again open for business.
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Cover Story
HOTELS
Despite the competition, Asian hoteliers are determined to take their brands global.
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Aviation
AVIATION
Bucking the trend for bankruptcy and mergers, in the last decade Turkish Airlines has been transformed from loss-making national carrier to highly profitable player geared for further expansion.
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Country, Regional & City Reports
AFRICA
Behind the contrasting stories of football- driven transformation and persistent poverty, Africa is quietly fostering a burgeoning and acquisitive middle class. Jo Bowman finds these “black diamonds” are giving hope to international marketers of everything from bottled water to designer suits
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Branding
BRANDING
A new CEO and investment from LVMH is breathing new life into ethical fashion label Edun, but the firm’s high-profile founders also hope the move will mean a change of direction for the business of luxury as a whole.
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Drawing Board
DRAWING BOARD
As even Russia looks to Silicon Valley as a model for its entrepreneurial hub, Colin Brown discovers that Europe will need more than financial investment to make as big a mark
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Rising
RISING
With its passion for research and development, it’s no surprise that renowned optics manufacturer Zeiss is at the forefront of the latest filming revolution.
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Next Big Things, News & Views
NEXT
The new coffee, social financial tools and algae-fuelled flight
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Hotspots
HOTSPOT
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Radar
RADAR
Global business trends
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Editor's Letter
EDITOR’S LETTER
