Tablet computers have quickly grown in popularity around the world…and they’re increasingly used in classrooms. This week, Thailand announced the latest step in a dramatic program to distribute nearly 2 million tablet computers to students and teachers around the country. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Today is the first day of spring. And in some parts of the world, its significance extends beyond the vernal equinox. That includes South Korea. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains in today’s Asia Minute.

Hawaii remains an extremely popular place for tattoos. But if you have travels planned, you may want to be careful about what you have in ink. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains in today’s Asia Minute.

The chairman of Google is heading back to Asia. Earlier this year, Eric Schmidt faced some criticism for traveling to North Korea. Now, he’s heading to an emerging economy in a different part of the region. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Hawaii’s unemployment rate of just over 5% is better than the national average of nearly 8%. But in Australia, there have been some dramatic swings in the employment picture—especially with the latest news. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.