A country with some of the toughest drug laws in the world is cracking down on a new trend. It combines vaping with a sedative. And itʻs got authorities scrambling to respond. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a phrase that is sometimes used with caution in the current political climate of the United States. But diversity as a business consideration was a key theme of a recent international address in Southeast Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The president of South Korea is continuing his trip to the United States on Tuesday. On Monday, the main event was a White House meeting with President Trump, and now the focus shifts to business. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

President Trump has focused on Ukraine and Russia in recent days, but other developments are quietly moving ahead in another part of the world: China. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

United States tariffs are starting to hit some economies in the Asia Pacific. That includes one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia, which is facing challenges that may soon spread across the region. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

As President Trump gets ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the focus in Europe is on Ukraine. That's also a focus in Asia, but there are other concerns that center on Russia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

If you think you have too many meetings at work, or if your boss talks too long, youʻre not alone. In fact, thatʻs a current focus for an influential group in China: the Chinese Communist Party. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

This week, Australia's government announced its plans to develop the country's next fleet of warships. The initial work will largely be done by a Japanese company. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

President Trump says he will raise tariffs on India “substantially” because the country is, in his words, “buying massive amounts of Russian oil.” That threat is the latest evidence of the unravelling of a partnership that had looked like it was getting closer, and not just in trade. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

This year, Hawaiʻi’s attorney general joined a national campaign against the sale of illegal tobacco products — including some vaping devices. This week, one country in Asia announced plans for a more severe crackdown on vaping. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.