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Transperth/FacebookWhen there's discussion about transit fares, it's usually about prices going up. But across the Pacific, there's a place where fares are going the other way. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Kin Cheung/APTrade 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.
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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. -
Some of South Korea's top government officials are in Washington today to talk trade with the Trump administration. There's a lot to discuss and not just about exports. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
It was only about a month ago that a Chinese electric vehicle maker came out with big news: the ability to fully charge a battery in five minutes. Now, a Chinese rival has an even better performance. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute. -
President Trump made a personal appearance at the first round of trade talks between the United States and Japan. And while the focus is on the trade imbalance between the two countries, it's just the opening round. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute. -
This week is a busy one for international travel relating to trade. That means road trips for government officials from national leaders to chief negotiators, especially from Asia. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.
