There’s a new development this week in a multi-billion dollar train project that will change the look of a city. It’s not Honolulu—but Bangkok. And the next step of the project involves the stock market. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Government workers who deal with documents sometimes come across cases of mistaken identity. But a recent situation in China takes the concept to a new level. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains in today’s Asia Minute.

You’ve been hearing for some time now about increasing rhetoric from North Korea. The U.S. is continuing previously scheduled military exercises with South Korea. But Pentagon officials have also shifted additional forces and equipment closer to the Korean peninsula—in a very public way. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Geothermal energy companies have until the end of this month to submit bids for a project on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hawaii Electric Light Company wants to add up to 50 additional megawatts of geothermal energy. In Japan, a geothermal project is moving ahead with studies in national parks. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

So far, 2013 has been a good year for tourism in Hawaii. As we begin the second quarter of the year today, the state’s most important international market sees an improving economy. But that may not mean a sharp rise in tourists. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains why in today’s Asia Minute.