Some of Hawaii’s most important tourism markets in Asia are dealing with slowing economies. While the state’s visitor numbers still look strong, several regional countries are showing some weakness. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

There’s an election to choose the leader of a major city on an island in the Pacific. Part of the political debate centers on traffic—and the potential impact of a commuter rail system. While that may sound familiar to listeners around Hawaii ... this story is based in Jakarta. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

This is the first summer season for Disney’s Aulani resort, and the company seems pleased that visitor numbers are up around the state. The same cannot be said for a recent event featuring Disney characters in North Korea. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

More than 2,000 scientists from around the world are gathered this week in Australia to talk about the health of coral reefs in the Asia Pacific. According to the latest research, they face a troubled future. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

If you think you’re hearing some Australian accents on the beach this summer, it’s probably not your imagination. Australia is one of the fastest-growing markets for visitors to Hawaii. But down under, it’s the Chinese who are the newest tourism stars. HPR’s Bll Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.