Asia Minute

Reports on Asia from HPR's News Director Bill Dorman

How Much is That Unagi in the Window?

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If you like Japanese food, you may be a fan of eel. And whether you like freshwater or seawater eel---prices in Hawaii will likely be going up. That’s because of events taking place across the Pacific. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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Malaysia Benefits from Medical Tourism

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Stories about international trade often focus on imports and exports of products. But services are an increasingly important part of the trade picture. And for one southeast Asian nation, one particular service is turning into a huge growth industry. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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Myanmar’s Reforms Encourage Lifting of Sanctions

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Thailand Bans Film Version of 'Macbeth'

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A writer who has been dead for nearly 400 years is facing censorship in Asia. A film based on a play by William Shakespeare has run into trouble with authorities in Thailand. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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Singapore Bank Expanding to Indonesia

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The business world of southeast Asia was stunned this week by a surprise deal. The largest bank in the region is reaching out to Indonesia for a major purchase. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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