Marketing 6.0 and Human-Centric Leadership: Lessons from Global and Southeast Asian Organizations

Abstract This article explores the evolution of Marketing 6.0, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence with human-centric values, particularly empathy, as a strategic driver in marketing leadership and organizational growth.…

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The Great Media Shakeup – Why Journalists and Publishers Are Building Their Future on YouTube

For a profession that was once built almost entirely on ink, paper, and the quiet hum of a newsroom, journalism today feels more like a survival sport. Every year, a…

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More Than Exercise: Relational Meanings of Mobile Fitness App Use Among Married Men in Ghana and Its Implications for Digital Lifestyle Innovations

Abstract This study investigates how married men in Ghana engage with mobile fitness applications and the relational meanings that emerge from their use. Drawing on qualitative data from focus group…

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Strategic Alignment of Marketing Technology: A Conceptual Framework for Capability Building in Malaysian Firms

Abstract The rise of marketing technologies (MarTech) has significantly altered how organisations approach customer engagement, decision-making, and capability development. However, the effectiveness of MarTech adoption often hinges not on the…

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BRI’s $124 Billion Comeback: The Economics Behind China’s Biggest Global Push Yet Domestic economic pain, geopolitical competition, and the race to build a parallel global order drive Beijing’s trillion-dollar gambit

The Belt and Road Initiative hit record investment levels in 2024–2025, not despite China's economic troubles but because of them. As domestic growth stagnates and Western decoupling accelerates, Beijing is…

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14th Communication Summit 2025: Explores Chaos, Culture, And Creativity

In a communication landscape increasingly shaped by noise, fragmentation, and cultural volatility, the 14th Communication Summit arrived as a timely pause for reflection and recalibration. Held on November 15 at…

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Is Bangladesh Ready for a Garment Tech Revolution?

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is massive, employing approximately 4.6 million workers (60–65% women) across some 4,600 factories. It generated nearly $39.35 billion in exports (~81.5% of total exports) in FY2024, accounting…

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Strings vs. Silk Roads: Bangladesh’s Financing Crossroads

“Speed builds assets; patience builds resilience.” Let’s start with a question: How Western conditional lending and China’s Belt and Road financing shape Bangladesh’s economy, sovereignty, and strategic future. Introduction Bangladesh…

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Konka, Gree and Haiko Electronics manufacturer, Electro Mart Group won the SDG Champion Prize 2025

SDG Champion Prize 2025 won by Electro Mart group that manufactures Konka, Gree and Haiko electronics products in Bangladesh. The award was presented in Nepal. Dr. Rambhakta Thakur, former Ambassador…

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