Japan's Golden Week holidays are an important time for the local hospitality industry. And this year, the outlook for Hawaiʻi is mixed. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The war in Iran has pushed oil prices higher around the world. But a popular item in Hawaiʻi may see a boost in costs if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for a prolonged period. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

The longer the conflict in the Middle East continues, the deeper the uncertainty about its economic impact. The effects of the war are already showing up in some unusual ways.

For about the next three weeks, roughly 17,000 military personnel will conduct exercises in and around the Philippines. Nearly 60% of the forces are from the United States. It's the 41st version of “Balikatan,” which is Tagalog for “shoulder to shoulder.”

President Trump has made it clear he's not happy with several U.S. partners in the Asia Pacific, naming South Korea, Australia and Japan. But when it comes to the politics of energy, regional partners are making their own plans. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

President Trump's White House address last night was aimed at the American people, but he was not the only global leader to address a national audience.

The war in the Middle East continues to generate responses from around the world. One of them is a spike in the use of coal — especially in Asia.

The news from the Middle East continues to be a mix of threats and talk of negotiations. And the ripple effects continue to spread around the world — including to the Asia Pacific.

The war in the Middle East is having ripple effects across the Asia Pacific. Some of those are expected, but at least one case is a surprise.

The continuing war in the Middle East is hitting economies around the world. One concern here in Hawaiʻi is the impact on the price of jet fuel — and that's already having some powerful effects in Asia.