More Japanese companies are looking to increase their business ties with the Philippines. A new report says there are economic reasons for the shift, as well as political considerations. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

If you feel sleepy and you’re driving, you could be putting yourself and others in danger. Safety experts call it “drowsy driving”—and it’s a growing problem both here in Hawaii and around the world. Now a Japanese company has come up with some new ideas that could help. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

China is ending its moratorium on nuclear power. The government pulled back from nuclear energy last year, following the Japanese nuclear disaster in Fukushima. The new plans are part of China’s broader approach to energy policy. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Foreign policy was the focus of the last debate of the presidential campaign. And that meant China was a featured topic. And not surprisingly, news of the debate made the front pages across China. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

The internet company Yahoo posted quarterly results that beat analyst’s expectations on Monday. While Yahoo’s focus is global, some of the company’s more interesting developments are taking place in Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.