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.

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.