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The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring adequate supply of ammunition and other needs in difficult conditions in tropical jungles and on scattered islands.
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Births outpacing deaths helped propel growth in Hispanic, Black, tribal and Hawaiian populations. Population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show what drove changes in different race, ethnic and age groups last year.
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On nearly every floor of Ala Moana Center on Oʻahu, Asian dessert shops are popping up. HPR's Zoe Dym investigated the recent boom of Asian dessert and bakery chains and why they are making an appearance now.
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A court in Japan has upheld the country’s law banning same-sex marriages. But despite that ruling, some activists say they’re encouraged by developments in the case. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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As countries around the world continue to struggle to contain the coronavirus, many in the Asia Pacific are taking specific steps to shape public…
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There has been a dramatic increase in extreme weather events over the past twenty years. That’s according to the United Nations, which says the region hit…
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We’re now less than two weeks away from the date when Hawaii will open the door to visitors a bit wider. As the state continues to refine the points of…
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The next U.S. presidential debate is scheduled for two weeks from tonight. In the Asia Pacific, many who watched the first one are still voicing their…
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Airlines are making plans to increase their flights to Hawaii as pre-travel COVID testing begins next month. Many people are still hesitant to get on an…
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One of the most influential financial groups in the Asia Pacific warns that tens of millions of people in the region may be pushed below the poverty level…