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Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP/Pool APNATO leaders wrapped up their meetings in Europe this week with an agreement that members would increase their defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product. But there was one group that was missing from the meeting. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Jon Gambrell/APThe situation with Iran and the United States is moving toward a new phase. And while that motion currently seems positive, there are still risks. One of the biggest focuses is on a narrow waterway called the Strait of Hormuz, where the stakes are especially high for several Asian economies. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Trade talks between the United States and China are continuing for a second day today in London. While the meetings involve the treasury secretary, commerce secretary and the U.S. trade representative, they're not the only negotiations in the works. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Vietnam is the latest country to encourage bigger families. This week, Vietnam's government abandoned its long-standing policy limiting families to two children. And it’s dealing with a related issue that’s familiar to many of its regional neighbors. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
It's been a week since the Trump administration stopped scheduling U.S. consulate interviews with foreign citizens applying for student visas. More than 1.1 million international students are currently studying in this country, and the majority of them come from Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
There's a long list of countries that are talking with the United States about trade. But only one is in the midst of a national presidential campaign that wraps up next week. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
A controversial sport is getting a lot of attention in the Asia Pacific. Organizers describe it as a “combat sport” that includes some elements of rugby. And it's alarming many members of the medical community. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
U.S. and Japanese negotiators are still working on trade talks in Washington. But for Japanese automakers, that's not the biggest news of the week. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Visitor numbers in Hawaiʻi so far this year are up slightly from a year ago, but still short of the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. In Southeast Asia, tourism numbers are sharply higher in Vietnam, which is concerning one of its neighbors. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
They're still counting votes in Australia from this weekend's national elections. But the main outcome is clear — and it includes a surprise. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade talks are going well with “several” Asian countries. And that includes two that have negotiating teams back in Washington this week. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Singer Katy Perry recently blasted off into space, and now she's heading for a trip to Asia. That in some ways is a bit more difficult. It's a trip to China — complete with fireworks of its own. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
