Bill Dorman
Vice President & News DirectorBill Dorman has been the news director of Hawaiʻi Public Radio since 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. Contact him at bdorman@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion is a phrase that is sometimes used with caution in the current political climate of the United States. But diversity as a business consideration was a key theme of a recent international address in Southeast Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
The president of South Korea is continuing his trip to the United States on Tuesday. On Monday, the main event was a White House meeting with President Trump, and now the focus shifts to business. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
Jean Lee, journalist and presidential chair at the East-West Center, spoke to HPR's Bill Dorman about President Trump's first meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung. -
The Conversation heard from the creators of HPR’s new podcast, "Feathers and Fire," Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi. The podcast is tied to the Apple TV+ series "Chief of War" and explores history, storytelling, and the impact of the series in Hawaiʻi. -
Jean Lee, presidential chair at the East-West Center, discusses President Donald Trump's first meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung; Listen to HPR's "Chief of War" companion podcast -
President Trump has focused on Ukraine and Russia in recent days, but other developments are quietly moving ahead in another part of the world: China. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
United States tariffs are starting to hit some economies in the Asia Pacific. That includes one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia, which is facing challenges that may soon spread across the region. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
As President Trump gets ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the focus in Europe is on Ukraine. That's also a focus in Asia, but there are other concerns that center on Russia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
If you think you have too many meetings at work, or if your boss talks too long, youʻre not alone. In fact, thatʻs a current focus for an influential group in China: the Chinese Communist Party. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
This week, Australia's government announced its plans to develop the country's next fleet of warships. The initial work will largely be done by a Japanese company. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
