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It’s a busy travel summer in many parts of the country, and that includes Hawaiʻi. While most visitors here are coming from the West and East coasts of the United States, there’s some news this week about international travel. And HPR’s Bill Dorman has it in this Asia Minute.
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Inflation has become a global issue — and it’s not just gasoline prices that are rising. The cost of food is heading higher in many parts of the world, and some countries are taking extraordinary measures in response. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Supplies of clean water are a growing concern in many parts of the world. In Singapore, the national water agency has been recycling wastewater for a number of years. But they’ve recently started to use it in a different way. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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While the U.S. government continues to keep a close watch on events in Ukraine, Southeast Asia will be a focus this week in Washington. Starting Thursday, the U.S. is hosting an unusual gathering, which may produce more symbolism than substance. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Case numbers of COVID-19 are now rising in most states — including Hawaiʻi. In most places, that’s not causing disruptions to health care. In many parts of the world, countries are moving ahead with loosening restrictions to attract visitors. And that includes much of Southeast Asia.
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A widely followed measure of public corruption shows several changes in its latest edition — and many are not encouraging. The United States continues to fall in the rankings, while in the Asia Pacific there is a broad range of scores. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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With COVID cases still climbing, state health officials are calling for more people to get vaccinated, and for those who qualify, to get boosters. One small country in Asia has been more successful in convincing people to get those shots. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Friday is a state and federal holiday, but that’s not the case in much of the Asia Pacific. One place in the region where Christmas is celebrated with enthusiasm is the small, multi-ethnic country of Singapore. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
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As the Omicron variant continues to spread, some countries are tightening their borders to international travelers. That’s happening in several parts of the Asia Pacific. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
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In less than a month, one of the most famous sports arenas in the country will have a new name. The story behind the change involves hundreds of millions of dollars — and a start-up company based in Singapore. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.