There are no new developments this morning in the continuing dispute between the Hawaii State Teachers Association and Governor Abercrombie. Federal mediators are working to resolve the differences. In Chicago, teachers remain on strike. But in Malaysia, teaching is surging in popularity as a career choice. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

This weekend, the Hawaii Tourism Authority is sponsoring the Pacific Links Hawaii Golf Championship at the Kapolei Golf Course. The PGA Champions event will be broadcast in China. That’s a country where golf is not only gaining popularity as a sport, but also as a course of study at universities. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Violence in hospitals is a growing problem in many parts of the world. In one Asian country, a major hospital has taken an unusual step to fight the trend. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Young women in China face a number of challenges. And now, a new report shows it’s getting harder for them to get into universities—through no fault of their own. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It’s been a big week for the Democratic Party, as the national convention has dominated headlines. But a key member of the Obama administration was thousands of miles away—working on projects in Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.