Government

A new president will take office in Taiwan on Monday. He's the former vice president, but the new administration will be facing some different challenges. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

For the first time in two decades, Singapore is getting a new leader. The new prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday — but don't look for any radical changes. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Fiji’s former Prime Minister has been sentenced to a year in prison for interfering in a criminal investigation while he headed the country's government. This comes as the nation's ranking in a global press freedom index has improved. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands this week elected a former foreign minister to become prime minister. It’s a development that suggests the South Pacific nation will keep its close ties with China. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

One of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies is facing a sudden change in political leadership. The move adds uncertainty to a country that’s been attracting a great deal of foreign investment. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Voters in Indonesia are picking a new president today. That's only part of what's going on in one of the world's busiest election days. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

This spring, there’s a legislative election in South Korea. But this week, political attention is focused on a much smaller target. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

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.

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.

Many Australians are focused this week on “The Voice.” In this case, it's not a television program but a national referendum — involving the voices of Indigenous Australians. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.