Thailand

In Hawaiʻi, condominium sales are a statistic reflecting one part of the economy. But these days in Thailand, they're the center of a political argument involving foreign investment and economic growth. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

One of Southeast Asia's largest economies is considering a new path to growth. The idea has been discussed before, but in recent weeks it has been gaining momentum. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Every year, global motor shows have an increasing focus on electric vehicles. That's true this week in Thailand, as HPR's Bill Dorman explains in today's Asia Minute.

There's a tourism concept growing in the Asia Pacific that might also work here in these islands. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

This year is already seeing more growth in the field of remote work. And developments are allowing more people to not just work from home — but to work far from the office — and far from home. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this 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.

The war involving Israel and Hamas continues to dominate news coverage around the world. But for one country in Southeast Asia, there are very personal ties to the story. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

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.

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.

The most popular politician in Thailand is still facing a difficult challenge to lead the country’s government. This will be another week of decisions concerning the future of the country’s largest political party — and the country itself. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.