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Overall tourism numbers in Hawaiʻi were down for a second month in September. Hawaiʻi was also not a popular destination for Chinese travelers during recent holidays, as they stayed closer to home in the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Papua New Guinea’s prime minister is on a visit to China, with stops in Beijing and Hong Kong. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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The first meeting in eight years between the Chinese president and U.S. Senate leadership included a focus on the Middle East. The session was part of a bipartisan trip across the region. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Most economists still expect the United States — and Hawaiʻi — will have modest economic growth this year. The World Bank has just updated its forecast for East Asia, and while growth is also part of that story, the pace is slowing. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Tourism remains a critical part of the global economy — not only for Hawaiʻi, but also for many national economies. Recent developments in Chinese travel have caught the attention of analysts around the region. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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You may have missed a holiday yesterday. It’s not observed in most of the world, but in Japan, it was “Respect for the Aged Day”—and this year it had a special significance. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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A high-profile, multi-billion dollar rail project that was delayed for years has finally had its initial run with passengers. The train in this case is not located anywhere near Honolulu — but in the capital city of Indonesia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The G-20 is holding its annual leaders’ summit in India this weekend. President Biden is attending, but the schedule is a bit different this year. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau. It authorizes American ships to enforce maritime laws in the Pacific nation's exclusive economic zone. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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This week, much of the continental United States remains baking under unseasonably hot temperatures. But in parts of East Asia, extreme weather of a different kind is bringing a different set of concerns. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.