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Every year, global motor shows have an increasing focus on electric vehicles. That's true this week in Thailand, as HPR's Bill Dorman explains in today's Asia Minute.
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In the world of U.S. politics, today is "Super Tuesday"— with 15 states holding primary elections. It's also an important day for politics in China, but not because of any elections. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Figures out this week show a continuing trend that is troubling several countries in Asia. It's related to a sustained drop in a key demographic. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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There’s a lot of other space exploration planned for this year and much of it comes from countries in Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The nation's former attorney general was named prime minister of the tiny South Pacific nation Monday. It was not immediately clear how the new government will affect China's influence in the country.
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Chinese tourists are on the move again. They're not coming to Hawaiʻi in large numbers, but many are venturing outside of China — part of a growing trend in the region. HPR's 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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A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.
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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.