Bill Dorman
Senior Vice President of News and Executive EditorBill Dorman joined Hawaiʻi Public Radio as the news director in February 2011. Born in New York City, he spent 21 years at CNN in various positions behind the scenes and on the air in Atlanta, New York, Washington and Tokyo. He was also managing editor of Asia Pacific Broadcast for Bloomberg News for five years before moving to Hawaiʻi in 2009. He’s covered stories from more than 20 countries and territories. In 2025, he was named HPR's executive editor. Contact him at bdorman@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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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. -
When it comes to international trade, the Trump administration is putting a lot of emphasis on tariffs, which are basically taxes on imported goods. But there's another policy designed to encourage international investment in the U.S. And it's creating some confusion. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
The issue of international trade has taken a lot of attention of the Trump administration in its first four weeks. And while tariffs have been one focus, some trade partners are hoping their investments in the United States may make a difference in negotiations. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
The White House has announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, but they won’t take effect for about a month. And for several economies in the Asia Pacific, that leaves time for negotiations. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute. -
Trade is definitely on the Trump Administration's policy agenda this week. While one immediate focus is China — there's another Asian country that may soon come under closer view. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.
