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Retired Brigadier General Davil Stilwell discusses Hawaiʻi’s links to the Asia-Pacific region after Naval Destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned to Pearl Harbor.

It's been a little more than a year since South Korea agreed to invest $350 billion in the U.S. economy. The commitment was part of a broader trade deal, and this week we're getting an idea about where some of that money may be going. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Hawaiʻi tourism figures will be out soon for the month of August. Other visitor spots around the Asia Pacific are sharing their own recent number, which include some disappointments; and some records. HPR's Bill Dorman has more with the Asia Minute.

Jean Lee, Presidential Chair of the East-West Center, discusses BTS and Hawaiʻi’s economic dependence on South Korea; HPR shares stories told by graduating Kapolei high school students.

Today is the first day of summer — prime time for travel. Hawaiʻi's hospitality industry is hoping for a seasonal boost, and so are major tourism destinations across the Asia Pacific. But there are some challenges ahead. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring adequate supply of ammunition and other needs in difficult conditions in tropical jungles and on scattered islands.

Births outpacing deaths helped propel growth in Hispanic, Black, tribal and Hawaiian populations. Population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show what drove changes in different race, ethnic and age groups last year.

On nearly every floor of Ala Moana Center on Oʻahu, Asian dessert shops are popping up. HPR's Zoe Dym investigated the recent boom of Asian dessert and bakery chains and why they are making an appearance now.

A court in Japan has upheld the country’s law banning same-sex marriages. But despite that ruling, some activists say they’re encouraged by developments in the case. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

As countries around the world continue to struggle to contain the coronavirus, many in the Asia Pacific are taking specific steps to shape public…