The Invisible Infrastructure of Everest: The High Stakes and Heavy Toll of Sherpa Labor

Mount Everest is often described by mountaineers as a grand stage, a vertical theater where the final act—the summit push—captures the world’s attention. Yet, the spectacle of the world’s highest…

The WhatsApp Travel Economy: Navigating Asia-Pacific’s Interconnected Challenges Through Invisible Networks

The United Nations Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), a comprehensive 200-page report, has unveiled a detailed macro picture of the region’s economic trajectory, projecting a…