Asia Minute

Reports on Asia from HPR's News Director Bill Dorman

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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Macau Gambles on Growth

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Among the bills still alive in Hawaii’s current legislative session is one that would establish a commission to study the impact of gambling in the state. While no one’s yet making any plans to build a casino in Waikiki … it’s a different story in Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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Japan Adds Hip Hop to Curriculum

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