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Eugene Hoshiko/AP/APMore companies and governments are trying a four-day workweek. It's probably not a surprise that some European countries have led the way, but the concept is spreading to other locations that are slightly unusual. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
WikiCommonsIf you're a baseball fan, you already know we’re in the midst of the World Series. But despite that name, New York and Los Angeles aren't the only places involved in championship baseball these days. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Late last week, China staged a series of military drills in the skies and waters around Taiwan. Earlier this month, the United States led extensive exercises with the Philippines and other allies and partners. And more military exercises are coming soon in the Pacific — including some touching Hawaiʻi. -
South Korea's government reports its economy is picking up speed in the second quarter. A big reason is more exports — but there's one part of the economy that's still suffering a deficit — and it's an area that's very familiar to residents of Hawaiʻi. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Indonesia is at the center of Elon Musk's business world this week. The tech entrepreneur went to Bali over the weekend to launch a satellite internet service — but other deals may be in the works. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
A new president will take office in Taiwan on Monday. He's the former vice president, but the new administration will be facing some different challenges. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
For the first time in two decades, Singapore is getting a new leader. The new prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday — but don't look for any radical changes. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
One of the year’s biggest military exercises in the Indo-Pacific is coming to a close. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
China’s president is on the road this week, visiting Europe for the first time in five years. A different kind of travel is also making news in China. HPR's Bill Dorman has more on that in today's Asia Minute. -
On Friday, the largest regional command in the United States will get a new leader in Hawaiʻi. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is already in Hawaiʻi for that ceremony and some unusual meetings. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
When Australia's national cabinet meets on Wednesday, the focus will be a growing national problem. It's not related to climate change, the economy or competition with China. It's violence against women. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Tourism is hitting another record this spring — not in Hawaiʻi — but on the other side of the Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
