Korean electrics giant LG hopes its style matches its substance for its European march, reports Emma Keens
In emerging markets savvy local operators are showing their Western rivals how to grow. Scherzando Karasu and Suzanne Frost report
Global trade is falling, economies are buckling and environmental challenges are mounting, yet investment is still pouring into the world’s ports. Colin Brown looks to the future of the industry globally while our regional correspondents reveal what we can expect from individual ports over the next few years following a difficult 2009
If countries were cars, which would be the fastest, the safest and the sexiest? The answers are no accident. Nations are increasingly calling on advertising agencies to rebrand them as they have done other big business. Jo Bowman reports
With the recession leading some consumers to high-quality investment clothing, British designer Nigel Cabourn suddenly finds himself in vogue. Josh Sims reports
Zara may be Inditex’s current flagship, but could another company be the Group’s future? John Ryan reports
Getting your product featured in the right movie can boost both your sales and your image … and its not too bad for the film industry either. Colin Brown reports
While some in the luxury industry struggle, a cashmere business built on utopian principles and social reform continues to shine. Lee Marshall reports
Artica has raised the bar by lowering temperatures, says Richard Lofthouse
Vente-Privee may be the diva of Europe’s online fashion world, but could this French star really be a global sensation? Jo Bowman reports