With a rainforest that’s nearly the same size as Austria and more than 20 different indigenous ethnic groups, Sarawak is not only Malaysia’s largest state but also one of its most intriguing. Monocle visits Sarawak to enjoy the region’s natural beauty and to look at where the state’s future lies.

Prepare to be inspired: for issue 76 of Monocle magazine we bring you our annual entrepreneurs guide - exploring the rise of a new generation of entrepreneurs and what it takes to build a successful business – [available to order now at The Monocle Shop.](/shop/magazine/other/issue-76/)

In an ode to summertime, Monocle films hits the road to sample artisanal ice-cream makers with a difference. In Denmark, Japan and Canada we meet the innovators challenging taste buds one scoop at a time.

The Monocle Guide to Good Business is an informative 300-page book written for anyone who is starting their own business or who would like to. We’ve surveyed entrepreneurs, business leaders and creatives from across the globe to compile the ultimate reference for inspirational ways to improve your livelihood – [available to order now at The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/the-monocle-guide-to-good-business/)

As cities fill up with more and more people, urban farming is becoming a crucial element of sustainable living. Monocle visits food entrepreneurs in Cape Town, London and Singapore who are exploring new ways of cultivating organic produce in their downtown homesteads.

Temperatures are rising, which must mean it’s time for Monocle’s seasonal newspaper Mediterraneo. Spanish marinas, Greek open-air cinemas, Corsican hideouts and French fishing villages are just some of the sunny delights that await you; it’s essential summer reading.

Monocle 24 despatched an ace radio team to Italy's idyllic alpine province. From peak to valley, Tyler Brûlé and his team explored everything from entrepreneurship to jazz, sampling local brews and vintages along the way. You can listen to The Briefing’s South Tyrol specials by visiting the radio section on monocle, via iTunes or on SoundCloud.

Monocle recently hosted its nautical-but-nice-themed annual Summer Fayre at Midori House. It was all hands on deck as Tyler Brûlé and team welcomed a selection of favourite brands, food stalls, live music and even a farm petting zoo onboard for a weekend to remember.

From award-winning vineyards to the finest hotels, restaurants and mountain retreats, we've surveyed the best this alpine Italian province has to offer.

Who has come out on top in our annual Quality of Life Survey? Which cities have made it into our top 25 for the first time? Who has sneaked into the top five – and who has disappeared off the list altogether? The answers to these questions (and much more besides, of course) can be found in our July/August issue.