Bill Dorman
Senior Vice President of News and Executive EditorBill Dorman joined Hawaiʻi Public Radio as the news director in February 2011.
Born in New York City, he spent 21 years at CNN in various positions behind the scenes and on the air in Atlanta, New York, Washington and Tokyo. He was also managing editor of Asia Pacific Broadcast for Bloomberg News for five years before moving to Hawaiʻi in 2009. He’s covered stories from more than 20 countries and territories.
In 2025, he was named HPR's executive editor. Contact him at bdorman@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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As you've been hearing this morning on NPR, President Trump has had his initial round of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. We know how the story is being covered in the U.S., but what's the view from Taiwan this week? HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute -
President Trump’s talks this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping will cover a range of topics. But in the Asia Pacific, one item of particular interest centers on Taiwan. HPR's Bill Dorman reports in today's Asia Minute. -
Oil prices remain volatile this week, and uncertainty is lingering in the Middle East. But global stock prices have been resilient in recent weeks. And that’s especially true in the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute. -
This has already been an unusual week when it comes to diplomacy in the Asia Pacific. Top Japanese officials have been on the road, and HPR's Bill Dorman explains why in today's Asia Minute. -
Japan's Golden Week holidays are an important time for the local hospitality industry. And this year, the outlook for Hawaiʻi is mixed. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
The war in Iran has pushed oil prices higher around the world. But a popular item in Hawaiʻi may see a boost in costs if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for a prolonged period. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute. -
The longer the conflict in the Middle East continues, the deeper the uncertainty about its economic impact. The effects of the war are already showing up in some unusual ways. -
For about the next three weeks, roughly 17,000 military personnel will conduct exercises in and around the Philippines. Nearly 60% of the forces are from the United States. It's the 41st version of “Balikatan,” which is Tagalog for “shoulder to shoulder.” -
Today on the Conversation, we're revisiting a few of our favorite interviews with entrepreneurs in the local tech space. -
President Trump has made it clear he's not happy with several U.S. partners in the Asia Pacific, naming South Korea, Australia and Japan. But when it comes to the politics of energy, regional partners are making their own plans. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
