It’s hard to believe, but it’s been less than a month since the name of Jeremy Lin burst onto the international scene. But despite all the media attention lavished on the Asian American basketball star, there’s still one place where his story is a bit more complicated: mainland China. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

The world’s cheapest tablet computer is running into some problems. Less than six months ago, India’s government launched the computer---selling it to students for about $35. But all has not gone as planned. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It’s been nearly a year since a deadly tsunami swept over northern Japan. While residents in parts of the north are rebuilding, the overall recovery plan includes a role for alternative energy. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Several hundred visitors to Hawaii had an unexpected change in travel plans last week when an Australian budget airline suddenly collapsed. But what happened to Air Australia---and what does that mean for Hawaii’s visitor market? HPR’s Bill Dorman has some answers in today’s Asia Minute.

The Academy Awards will be presented this coming weekend in Hollywood. And as The Descendants and other films compete for Oscars, there’s word they should soon have some wider exposure---in China. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.