Indonesia

Indonesia is at the center of Elon Musk's business world this week. The tech entrepreneur went to Bali over the weekend to launch a satellite internet service — but other deals may be in the works. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Gov. Josh Green proposed a “Climate Impact Fee” for visitors as part of his State of the State speech. While the state Legislature considers its options, the concept has already been introduced in another vacation destination. 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.

Federal health officials say the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in the United States, although they both remain well below the levels of a year ago. Cases are also rising in parts of Southeast Asia, and HPR's Bill Dorman has details in today's Asia Minute.

The Asian Development Bank has started a program to help countries cut their climate emissions by reducing the amount of coal they burn. But in many parts of the Asia Pacific, that's a complicated matter. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Indonesia's president asked President Biden to support a cease-fire in Gaza during a White House meeting on Monday. Biden did not react publicly to that, but he instead stressed a new strategic partnership with Indonesia. And he put some of the focus on energy. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Most economists still expect the United States — and Hawaiʻi — will have modest economic growth this year. The World Bank has just updated its forecast for East Asia, and while growth is also part of that story, the pace is slowing. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

A high-profile, multi-billion dollar rail project that was delayed for years has finally had its initial run with passengers. The train in this case is not located anywhere near Honolulu — but in the capital city of Indonesia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

This is a time of change for producers and consumers of electric vehicles around the world. Manufacturers are shifting some production, and governments are easing subsidies. And much of the story is taking place in Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

China's government expects its citizens will make more than 2 billion trips over the season of the Lunar New Year, which starts on Sunday. Most trips will be domestic, but a growing number of residents are making plans for some international travel. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.