Australia has been suffering through some of its worst wildfires since 2019 and 2020. At least one person has died, and while conditions are beginning to improve, some concerns are lingering. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Venezuela remains an international focus this week, but a new development involving China and Japan has now captured regional attention. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Reaction is still coming in from around the world to the continuing developments in Venezuela. In the Asia Pacific, thereʻs a mixed response. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

Hawaiʻi’s ties to the Asia Pacific transcend geography. There’s a lot of interest among Hawaiʻi residents about our regional neighborhood. Here are four trends to watch in 2026 that may have a direct impact on Hawaiʻi.

2025 was a strong year for many stock markets around the world. In the United States, the main stock indices were up between 13% and 20%. But for many investors in Asia, the returns were even higher. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

If you’re doing some shopping for food or other groceries at local stores around the islands this holiday week, you’re probably used to dealing with people at checkout counters. In many parts of Asia, that’s no longer part of the process.

It’s the time of year for many holiday celebrations, observances, and a popular time for travel. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more on some of this year’s most popular regional holiday destinations in today’s Asia Minute.

Japan is on track to re-start the world’s largest nuclear reactor for the first time in nearly 15 years. It's part of a broader return to nuclear power, not only in Japan, but also around the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

The hottest ticket in Tokyo this week has nothing to do with travel. But it does connect with tourism — and with diplomacy and politics. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

There's a new multi-billion-dollar investment coming to the United States from Asia. The company is called Korea Zinc — but its products are a bit more complicated. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.