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David Zalubowski/APAuto safety is getting a closer look this week in a surprising place. A growing scandal in Japan involves some of the world's biggest automakers and reports of false information used in safety tests. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP/APA fast-growing electric vehicle maker from Southeast Asia has hit a snag. VinFast is a Vietnamese company that plans to build a plant in the United States — but probably not on the timeline it would prefer. 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Military exercises take place around the world on a regular basis. But activities this week involving the United States and the Philippines are a bit different. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
This year is already seeing more growth in the field of remote work. And developments are allowing more people to not just work from home — but to work far from the office — and far from home. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
The end of the year brings seasonal changes to much of the world. In parts of Southeast Asia, it means monsoon season — and this year the rains are heavy — and so is the flooding. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
Increasing drought is threatening the food supply of a well-known local resident, but some groups are taking action to fight back. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Tourists are coming back — not necessarily to Hawaiʻi, where visitor arrivals and spending have fallen year-to-year for three months in a row. But it's a different story in Japan. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
