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• Q3 2026 (July-September)

  Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)

• Q2 2026 (April-June)

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  This issue presents four case studies on strategic transformation and digital innovation across Asian and global markets, examining Sun World Ba Na Hills’ rise from a neglected Vietnamese hill station to a premier tourism landmark through infrastructure, branding, and the Golden Bridge; bKash Limited’s evolution from a closed-loop mobile financial services pioneer serving over 83 million users to a potential ecosystem orchestrator amid Bangladesh’s interoperable Bangla QR mandate; PatSnap’s progression from a patent-search tool into an AI-native innovation intelligence platform leveraging vast data and specialized agents; and SANY Heavy Industry’s development of intelligent manufacturing capabilities, including dozens of Lighthouse Factories and integrated IIoT/AI systems, that enabled global expansion and operational excellence. Collectively, the cases illustrate how visionary strategy, technological capabilities, and ecosystem positioning drive competitive advantage amid regulatory shifts, disruption, and intensifying global competition.

• Q1 2026 (January-March)

  Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)

  Issue Summary

  This issue presents four case studies examining corporate crises, technological disruption, privatization, and regulatory enforcement across global industries. The first case analyzes the 2025 bankruptcy and liquidation of Rite Aid, exploring how strategic missteps, debt pressures, and changing dynamics in the retail pharmacy sector contributed to the collapse of a long-standing healthcare retailer. The second case examines Manus AI, tracing its emergence as a breakthrough in autonomous agent technology and the subsequent cross-border acquisition and regulatory scrutiny that accompanied its rapid rise. The third case studies Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), focusing on the challenges and strategic recalibration associated with privatization and post-sale restructuring within a politically and economically complex environment. The final case investigates the Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) accounting and disclosure fraud, analyzing the 2025–2026 SEC enforcement action and its implications for financial reporting standards, corporate governance, and internal control systems. Together, the cases highlight how organizations confront crisis, regulation, and strategic transformation in an increasingly complex global business environment.

• Q4 2025 (October-December)

  Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)

  This issue presents three case studies examining how organizations adapt strategy, innovation, and institutional design to achieve growth in competitive and evolving markets. The first case analyzes the rise of IMA S.p.A., tracing how the Italian packaging machinery manufacturer leveraged regional industrial clusters, engineering specialization, and strategic acquisitions to transform from a local “Packaging Valley” firm into a globally dominant technology provider. The second case explores ORCHIDS The International School in Bengaluru, focusing on how regulated pedagogy, STEM-oriented curricula, and institutional systems aim to prepare students with “future-ready” skills while operating within India’s complex education regulations. The third case studies Bosta, an Egyptian logistics startup that disrupted last-mile delivery through technology-enabled operations, scalable logistics networks, and regional expansion strategies. Collectively, the issue highlights how firms and institutions—across manufacturing, education, and logistics—use innovation, organizational strategy, and ecosystem positioning to scale operations and maintain competitiveness in rapidly changing environments.

• Q3 2025 (July-September)

  Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025)

• Q2 2025 (April-June)

  Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

  This issue presents four case studies examining sustainability, urban infrastructure, digital governance, and industrial transformation across emerging markets. The first case explores Dilmah and Sri Lanka’s tea sector, analyzing how sustainability initiatives, climate resilience strategies, and ethical sourcing practices are being deployed to address environmental and economic pressures. The second study evaluates Namma Metro in Bengaluru, using a data-driven approach to assess its socioeconomic, environmental, and operational impacts on urban mobility and city development. The third case investigates the platform MyGate, examining the paradox between enhanced residential security and emerging privacy concerns within digitally managed gated communities. The final case analyzes VinFast and the rapid development of Vietnam’s electric vehicle industry, focusing on engineering challenges, supply-chain localization, and broader socioeconomic transformation linked to EV adoption. Together, the issue highlights how technological systems, infrastructure investments, and sustainability imperatives are reshaping industries and urban life in rapidly developing economies.

• Q1 2025 (January-March)

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This special issue of Open Access Cases examines Indonesia’s dynamic economic landscape through case studies of companies and sectors shaping innovation, mobility, and consumer markets in Southeast Asia. The issue highlights how Indonesian enterprises adapt to rapid digital transformation, tourism-driven growth, and global market expansion while navigating regulatory, social, and operational challenges.

  The first case analyzes GoJek’s trajectory in Southeast Asia, exploring how the company disrupted traditional transportation and evolved into a multi-service digital platform, while also confronting competitive pressures and regulatory complexities. The second case studies Bikago, a Bali-based mobility initiative that leverages sustainable transport solutions to serve the island’s expanding tourism economy. The third case examines Indomie, tracing the global rise of Indonesia’s iconic instant noodle brand and assessing its socioeconomic influence, market expansion, and associated controversies.

  The issue concludes with a commentary offering an analytical overview of Indonesia’s banking sector, providing broader context on financial institutions, regulatory structures, and the evolving role of banking in supporting the country’s economic development.

   

• Q4 2024 (October-December)

  Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024)

  This issue presents three case studies and a commentary that collectively explore institutional resilience, technological disruption, and evolving knowledge infrastructures across sectors. The first case examines Ecobank, analyzing how the pan-African banking group built resilience while expanding across diverse regulatory and economic environments, highlighting strategies of regional integration, risk management, and digital banking adoption. The second case investigates the transformation of the defense innovation landscape, focusing on emerging technology-driven contractors such as Anduril and how new entrants are reshaping the military–industrial ecosystem through rapid prototyping, software-centric systems, and venture-backed defense technologies. The third case explores the growing importance of metadata harvesting in digital publishing, demonstrating how interoperable metadata frameworks enhance discoverability, indexing, and the dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The issue concludes with a commentary on water literacy through citizen science, emphasizing participatory approaches that engage communities in environmental monitoring and public awareness.

• Q3 2024 (July-September)

  Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024)

  This issue focuses on the evolving landscape of energy transition, electrification, and digital governance in South Asia. The first case study critically analyzes AMPIN Energy Transition, examining its strategic positioning within India’s renewable energy sector and assessing the operational, financial, and policy challenges associated with scaling clean energy infrastructure. The second case explores the rapid expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India, highlighting the role of Servotech and its strategic approach to capturing opportunities created by the country’s accelerating EV adoption and supportive policy environment.

  Complementing these industry-focused analyses, the issue includes a commentary reviewing Bhutan’s National Digital Identity (NDI) and Trust over IP (ToIP) ecosystems, providing insights into how digital trust frameworks can support secure governance, identity management, and public service delivery. Together, the contributions illustrate how energy transition initiatives, electrification strategies, and digital trust architectures are reshaping economic and technological systems across the region.

• Q2 2024 (April-June)

  Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

  This issue examines the transformation of India’s digital economy through case studies on education technology and property technology, alongside a commentary on financial leadership in times of economic uncertainty. The first case analyzes the evolution of India’s edtech sector, tracing its rapid growth during the digital learning boom, the subsequent market corrections, and the strategic pathways companies must pursue to achieve sustainable growth. The second case focuses on NoBroker and the broader rise of PropTech in India, exploring how technology-driven platforms disrupted traditional real estate brokerage while also confronting regulatory, operational, and profitability challenges.

  Complementing these industry analyses, the issue includes a commentary on CFO leadership, examining how chief financial officers navigate economic volatility, manage strategic priorities, and support organizational resilience. Together, the contributions highlight the interplay between digital disruption, market consolidation, and financial leadership in shaping the future trajectory of technology-driven sectors.

• Q1 2024 (January-March)

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The inaugural issue introduces Open Access Cases with analyses that explore corporate strategy and financial scrutiny in periods of global disruption and market volatility. The featured case study examines Maersk Line’s strategic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing how the global shipping giant navigated supply-chain disruptions, fluctuating demand, and operational uncertainty while adapting its logistics and business strategies during a period of unprecedented stress in international trade.

  Complementing this case, the issue includes a commentary reviewing the Adani Group–Hindenburg Research controversy, assessing the fraud allegations raised by the short-selling firm and the broader market, regulatory, and reputational repercussions that followed. Together, the contributions establish the journal’s focus on timely business and policy case analyses, highlighting how corporations and markets respond to crises, scrutiny, and rapidly shifting global economic conditions.