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A new president will take office in Taiwan on Monday. He's the former vice president, but the new administration will be facing some different challenges. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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For the first time in two decades, Singapore is getting a new leader. The new prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday — but don't look for any radical changes. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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This spring, there’s a legislative election in South Korea. But this week, political attention is focused on a much smaller target. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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In workplaces around the world, there's a debate underway about the dividing line between personal time and company time. And it's at the heart of a discussion underway this week in Australia's parliament. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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State economists expect the pace of inflation in Hawaiʻi to continue on trend this year. One category that's often volatile is food prices. And while that's true for Hawaiʻi, inflation in South Korea for one food item is producing surprising results. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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The Year of the Dragon is nearly two weeks away. The Lunar New Year is Saturday, Feb. 10, but in one part of East Asia, holiday travel is already underway. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Trade disputes between countries can take many forms. Sometimes penalties against one country sets off a new round of competition among others. And that's been happening when it comes to China, Australia and lobsters. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Government corruption cases are more common in some countries than in others. One place where they're very unusual is Singapore. And that’s bringing some unwelcome attention. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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We wonʻt know the year-end totals for Hawaiʻi's visitor count until later this month. But the figures are in for Japan — and they include some surprises. HPR's Bill Dorman has details in today's Asia Minute.
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Less than three weeks into 2024, it’s already been a busy year for developments in space. And many of those developments are coming from the Asia Pacific. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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Voters in Taiwan will go to the polls on Saturday for an election that's being watched around the world. Most of the attention is focused on the race for the presidency, but there's another important issue on election day. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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This Saturday is election day in Taiwan. There are three presidential candidates and many critical issues. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.