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One of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies is facing a sudden change in political leadership. The move adds uncertainty to a country that’s been attracting a great deal of foreign investment. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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This year, the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi has gone up, and so have the salaries of some government employees. But in Japan, pay is moving up much faster — and that may eventually have an impact here on the islands. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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A new survey finds kamaʻāina more worried than ever about Hawaiʻi's future. Pacific Business News editor in chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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The latest forecast from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization predicts slow growth as the islands complete their post-pandemic recovery.
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Restrictions have been lifted on most Australian commodity exports to China, but the biggest economic story in the country this week is all about a different kind of gold rush. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia minute.
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The rise of multigenerational housing; The growing trend of pay transparency laws across the country; Inspiration behind the theme of this year's ball at the Queen Emma Summer Palace
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The Conversation recently sat down with Patrick Sullivan, CEO of Oceanit, and Paul Brewbaker of TZ Economics. The duo wrote a paper challenging lawmakers and all of us to think about investing in our young minds — our talent, our human capital — or risk losing our future.
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The state Council on Revenues is now estimating a 4% annual growth in tax collections for the 2024 fiscal year. The council is more confident in estimated tax collections following the unexpected recovery in the labor market and tourism.
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Calls for investments in innovative industries; State ag dept. asks for more funds; Reflections on the anniversary of the 2018 Hawaiʻi false missile alert
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The newly formed Maui Economic Recovery Commission held its first meeting last Friday. Top of the agenda was laying out a blueprint for Maui’s economic recovery following the Lahaina fire.