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The most volatile aspect of air quality in Hawaiʻi comes from volcanic activity. It's a very different story in Southeast Asia, where some farming practices are turning into political issues. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Air pollution is blanketing parts of Southeast Asia this week. It's a familiar problem, but this year, the timing is especially challenging. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The end of the year brings seasonal changes to much of the world. In parts of Southeast Asia, it means monsoon season — and this year the rains are heavy — and so is the flooding. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

Federal health officials say the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in the United States, although they both remain well below the levels of a year ago. Cases are also rising in parts of Southeast Asia, and HPR's Bill Dorman has details in today's Asia Minute.

There's been an Asia theme in recent days when it comes to visits hosted by the leader of Saudi Arabia. The prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia as well as the president of South Korea have all recently spent time in the Saudi Kingdom. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

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.

Early spring is a popular time for many people to hit the road — and this year it's also turning out to be a popular time for some world leaders to travel. And this week, that includes travel to China. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Much of the state has been experiencing a run of rainy weather lately. But one part of Southeast Asia is facing much more extreme circumstances. HPR's Bill Dorman has details in today's Asia Minute.

In the United States, general elections come early in November. But for one Southeast Asian nation, the end of November is bringing dramatic political change. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

More countries around the world are easing restrictions on mask-wearing. But so far, international travel in much of the Asia-Pacific remains subdued. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.