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India and Singapore unite their digital payment systems

The two Asian countries are linking up their digital payments systems in a bid to improve cross-border transactions.

Fintech : Society : Blockchain

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Japan publisher Kodansha brings manga to the masses

Literary and manga magazine publisher Kodansha has undergone its first rebranding in 112 years.

Branding : New Bricolage Living : Japan

Big Ideas

The premium spirits defying world borders

With consumers unable to travel and discover local tipples, distillers are creating elevated spirits that can transport drinkers to unexpected terr...

Luxury : Drinks : Spirits

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Oxford Dictionary embraces Nigerian English words

The Oxford English Dictionary is adding Nigerian English colloquialisms to the dictionary’s latest updates.

Society : Language : New Bricolage Living

Micro Trends

Togetherness Travel

With modern families and friends dispersed across the world, people are turning to travel as a way to stay physically connected.

Travel : Tourism : Hospitality

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KLM builds a hologram bar to connect air travellers

The airline is using technology to allow travellers to exchange local tips, making use of dead airport time.

Travel : Technology : Culture

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Google’s assistant becomes multilingual

At the 2018 IFA consumer electronics show, the company announced that its virtual assistant will now include multilingual support, enabling devices...

Technology : Language : Voice Devices

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A home for Japanese culture opens in London

London – The government of Japan has taken over an art deco building in Kensington as the site of its latest soft diplomacy initiative, Japan House.

Hospitality : Travel : Culture

Micro Trends

Connecting Clubs

In an age of peripatetic living, digital nomads are seeking meaningful experiences and co-living spaces that foster real-life connection...

Travel : Hospitality : Luxury

Big Ideas

Dafe Oboro on changing attitudes among Nigeria’s youth

Lagos-based film-maker and photojournalist Dafe Oboro discusses his generation’s new-found sense of national pride and changing notions of masculin...

Youth : New Masculinity : Marketing

Big Ideas

Publicis plans AI-powered professional assistant

Global – The platform has been devised to help the advertising and communications company’s 80,000 employees work more collaboratively.

Workplace : Artificial Intelligence : Technology

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Mini unveils clothing line inspired by global cultures

Florence – Launched at Pitti Immagine Uomo, the collection was designed to highlight the cultural and creative diversity in the modern world.

Auto : Fashion : Retail

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Airbnb includes whole of Sweden in its listings

Sweden – The project is part of a collaboration with communications company Visit Sweden.

Branding : Digital : Travel

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A new Level

Barcelona – Level is a new geographically neutral budget airline.

Travel : Millennials : New Bricolage Living

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Riding a new wave

Cape Town – Surf brand Mami Wata has created a campaign that explores the African mythology around surfing.

New Bricolage Living : South Africa : Sports

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Finnishing touch

Finland – Design agency Kokoro & Moi has created a new visual identity for Finland in the country’s centenary year.

Finland : New Bricolage Living : Branding

Big Ideas

Maker’s mark

Global – Made in Germany is the world’s favourite label, according to a new report by Statista.

Civic Brands : Germany : The Dislocated World

Big Ideas

Breaking the language barrier

Global – Netflix is using the power of its user base to solve its biggest obstacle to worldwide domination.

Netflix : New Bricolage Living : Workplace Futures

Viewpoints

Rosemary Reed: Infinfity House

Democratising wellness through virtual reality (VR).

Wellness : Virtual Reality : 360 VR

Big Ideas

Free speech

New York – Waverly Labs is launching an earpiece that translates languages in real time.

Waverly Labs : Wearable : New Bricolage Living

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Rooster celebration

China – Jimi Jimi is a new lifestyle collection designed as a celebration of the Year of the Rooster.

Jimi Jimi : Sinofuturism : Made In China

Design Directions

Ripple

A wearable support network for people living far away from friends and family.

Ripple : New Bricolage Living : Parenting

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International identity

Dubai – Design agency BrightHead Studio has created an international visual identity for Downtown Toko Japanese food eateries in Du...

Toko : New Bricolage Living : Packaging

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Preview: Made in China

Global – The children of Chinese migrants, as well as those in mainland China, are beginning to re-assess their transnational identity, and giving ...

Third Culture Kids : Made In China : Mindset

Micro Trends

Made in China

In the era of third-stage globalisation, the children of Chinese migrants across the world are beginning to re-assess their transnational identity.

Third Culture Kids : Made In China : Mindset