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The last several weekdays have been a volatile period for financial markets around the world. But some markets have been affected more than others — and that includes in the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Inflation is moving more slowly than it was earlier this year — both in Hawaiʻi and in the rest of the United States. But in some places, prices are still rising for certain products, including the price of a car in Singapore. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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It's been a little more than two months since Hong Kong lifted its mask mandate, ending nearly a thousand days of COVID restrictions. While the city was slow to eliminate its COVID rules, now it's trying to make up for lost time. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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This is the peak season of the year for travel in China. That's traditionally part of the holiday period starting with this past weekend's Lunar New Year. A more recent tradition is also making a comeback this year: going to the movies. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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If youʻre looking for a job in technology, there are openings in the Asia Pacific. One location in particular is taking steps to make life easier for expats—including increasing salaries and decreasing the challenges of getting a work visa. But there are some complications. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.
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Are you planning to wear a mask tomorrow at Thanksgiving dinner? For many people in Hawaiʻi and around the country, when it comes to COVID-19, this Thanksgiving will be more relaxed than a year ago. But in many parts of China, COVID-19 remains a daily concern. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.
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Remember the COVID rules? Most restrictions have been eased in Hawaiʻi and the rest of the United States for some time. But governments in some parts of Asia are moving more slowly. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Starting Monday, if you’re traveling to Hong Kong, you no longer need to quarantine in your hotel room. It’s the latest shift in rules in the Asia-Pacific — which is entering a new phase when it comes to the pandemic. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Two developments this week in Hong Kong are the latest evidence of a continuing crackdown on freedoms in the city. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Public health guidance is shifting in Hawaiʻi and around the country when it comes to COVID-19. Last week, federal authorities eased recommendations on social distancing and quarantine. There have also been some changes in Hong Kong, but challenges remain there. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.