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When it comes to vacations, do you prefer the mountains or the beach? A set of holidays gets underway later this week in Thailand and when it comes to visitors, it looks like the beach is winning. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Spring break has ended for students and parents around the state, but this is still a popular time of year for travel. Tourism is returning to many parts of Southeast Asia, and some authorities are making a few adjustments based on the behavior of visitors. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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One of the most active groups of travelers in the world is preparing to get back on the road. While Hawaiʻi may not make the top of their destination list, their actions will have an impact around the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Flights to Hawaiʻi are picking up this month. State figures show there will be about 15% more than last month. Flights are also increasing to another warm weather travel destination. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the U.S. delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting in Thailand. The gathering lasts through Saturday and caps a week of high-level talks in Southeast Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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A controversy in Thailand has erupted over what may seem like a relatively minor issue: clothing for students. It’s been a topic of disagreement for several years — and now it’s getting a new round of publicity. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Flood waters are still swamping neighborhoods and roads in coastal Florida and elsewhere on the eastern seaboard. On the other side of the world, they're also disrupting many parts of Thailand. 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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There's been a worldwide relationship between the state of the coronavirus and the tourism business. That's been true in Hawaiʻi since the pandemic began — and it's continuing in the Asia-Pacific. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Food inflation is hitting the prices of everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to meat. It’s also affecting the price of instant noodles — especially in the Asia Pacific. HPR’s Bill Dorman has an update on that story in this Asia Minute.