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Friday, May 17 2013
One of Apple’s main contractors in China has been making progress when it comes to improving working conditions, but there’s still a lot more to do. That’s the view of a labor monitor appointed by Apple. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Thursday, May 16 2013
Tensions are rising between two Asian allies of the United States. And U.S. officials say the escalation is a matter of concern. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Wednesday, May 15 2013
If you look out the window anywhere across the islands, the Arctic Circle may feel like a long way away. But at a meeting in Sweden this week, a number of Asian countries are trying to get a bit closer. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains in today’s Asia Minute.
Monday, May 13 2013
Honolulu is not the only city with a debate about trains. In Vietnam, there’s been an ongoing discussion about improving the rail link between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Friday, May 10 2013
Voters across Pakistan will go to the polls tomorrow for national parliamentary elections. While the campaign has been marked by violence, the event will also produce some history. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Thursday, May 9 2013
The president of South Korea spent a couple of days in Washington this week. She met with President Obama and told a joint session of Congress that it’s time to stop rewarding North Korea for bad behavior. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Wednesday, May 8 2013
China is an important growth market for Hawaii’s tourism business. And that means developments concerning the country’s largest airline can be interesting to a wide audience. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute...
Tuesday, May 7 2013
Losing the popular vote but winning political power. It’s happened before in the U.S. presidential election, and now it’s happened in a different context in Malaysia. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains in today’s Asia Minute.
Monday, May 6 2013
The week in Asia begins with a tale of two contrasting economies. Ratings agencies weighed in on the Philippines and Indonesia last week, and came to two different conclusions. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Friday, May 3 2013
On this Aloha Friday, if you have plans to golf this weekend you’re not alone. But you may not have realized the youth movement that’s sweeping the golf world in China. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Thursday, May 2 2013
Part of Hawaii’s energy future may include natural gas. The idea is still under debate, and the outcome is far from clear. Meanwhile, natural gas deposits off the coast of Africa are drawing interest—and investment—from several Asian countries. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Wednesday, May 1 2013
Air pollution in China has become an increasingly common topic, both for those who live there and for those who occasionally visit. And in recent months, it’s led a growing number of foreigners to reconsider assignments to China. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Tuesday, April 30 2013
The International Monetary Fund is positive about the economy in a key market for Hawaii’s visitors. The IMF says the Asia Pacific region will grow by nearly six-percent this year, but there are also some cautions. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Monday, April 29 2013
A dock strike in Hong Kong is stretching into its second month. It’s a dramatic story that pits one of the world’s richest men against hundreds of workers. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Friday, April 26 2013
Thousands of people in Bangladesh are protesting safety conditions for garment workers in the country. More than 200 people were killed this week when a clothing factory collapsed in the nation’s capital. The protestors’ targets include some western stores. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Thursday, April 25 2013
Hawaii’s legislature passed a budget this week, but federal lawmakers are still arguing about finances—and that’s likely to continue through this summer. Discussions of U.S. government finances often include the fact that the Chinese government holds a lot of U.S. debt. Now Australia is planning to buy some of China's debt. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Wednesday, April 24 2013
With news events elsewhere developing rapidly over the past week, North Korea has been pushed off the front pages of many of the world’s newspapers. But it may not stay that way. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Tuesday, April 23 2013
The Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association expects another year of growth for car sales in Hawaii—forecasting a rise of 6.5% from last year. Last month, attendance was up at the auto show in Honolulu. This week, a much bigger auto show is taking place in Shanghai. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Monday, April 22 2013
As Hawaii’s legislative session approaches its end, the thoughts of some are turning to politics and elections. In Japan, the next election will operate under new rules: allowing the use of the internet. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Friday, April 19 2013
A new kind of U.S. naval ship has arrived in Singapore…a little over a month after stopping by Hawaii. The USS Freedom will spend the next ten months in Southeast Asia. It’s part of the Obama administration’s so-called “pivot” to Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute. |
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