David Hecht

Bank becomes rich by lending to poor

ACLEDA Bank began as a micro-lender, loaning tiny sums to allow Cambodians to open small businesses — now it’s become the country’s largest bank.

Guinea Bissau Government in Exile

Conflict & Justice
The World

American Muay Thai Fighter in Thailand

Sports

Soviet Wizard of Oz at the Staatsballett Berlin

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

‘Degenerate’ art in Berlin

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Fast food in Nigeria

Global Politics

Mr. Bigg’s is the largest fast food chain in Africa’s most populous country. But running a fast food operation is no easy feat in a country beset by mismanagement, corruption, and a lack of infrastructure. David Hecht reports.