-
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.
-
Indonesia is among the countries helping Myanmar following that deadly earthquake this weekend. The government in Jakarta is sending a hospital ship and several helicopters, but at home, it's facing protests — led by students in a growing number of locations across the country. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to slap tariffs on imported cars, starting next week. Across the Pacific, that news landed with a thump. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
Nearly 7,000 firefighters in South Korea are working to contain the remains of wildfires that have killed at least four people and swept through part of the country over the past several days. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
The top diplomats of China, Japan and South Korea will meet this weekend in Tokyo. Items on the agenda range from economic issues to regional concerns, but one shared challenge stands out. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.
-
You may have heard the headline — an electric vehicle whose maker says can become fully charged in five minutes. It's a reminder that China's fastest-growing electric vehicle maker is no longer named Tesla. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
The former president of the Philippines remains in custody in the Netherlands. Rodrigo Duterte is facing proceedings at the International Criminal Court on allegations of crimes against humanity, but the case also has a lot to do with politics in the Philippines. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
China is now slapping tariffs on certain U.S. exports, including agricultural products. So how is that affecting Hawaiʻi's farmers? HPR's Bill Dorman takes a look in today's Asia Minute.
-
Reactions are still coming from President Trump's first address to Congress since returning to office. But some policy moves touching Hawaiʻi are moving more quietly than the president's remarks. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
Recent news about international trade has mostly been negative — often focusing on tariffs and sanctions, threats and retaliation. But there's one piece of cross-border commerce that's growing without much controversy and seems to be a positive story at a time where there arenʻt a lot of them. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
-
There's a continuing political argument in this country about diversity, equity and inclusion. And the DEI discussion is now being exported to parts of Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.