One of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies is facing a sudden change in political leadership. The move adds uncertainty to a country that’s been attracting a great deal of foreign investment. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Baseball season gets off to an early start on Wednesday in South Korea, where the sport has a history dating back more than a hundred years — and much more recent ties with American fans. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

This year, the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi has gone up, and so have the salaries of some government employees. But in Japan, pay is moving up much faster — and that may eventually have an impact here on the islands. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

There's a tourism concept growing in the Asia Pacific that might also work here in these islands. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

An Australian company working on renewable energy has caught the attention of one of Japan's largest utilities. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

In the world of U.S. politics, today is "Super Tuesday"— with 15 states holding primary elections. It's also an important day for politics in China, but not because of any elections. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Figures out this week show a continuing trend that is troubling several countries in Asia. It's related to a sustained drop in a key demographic. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

There’s a lot of other space exploration planned for this year and much of it comes from countries in Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Chinese tourists are on the move again. They're not coming to Hawaiʻi in large numbers, but many are venturing outside of China — part of a growing trend in the region. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Gov. Josh Green proposed a “Climate Impact Fee” for visitors as part of his State of the State speech. While the state Legislature considers its options, the concept has already been introduced in another vacation destination. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.