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One of the world’s most widely-used vegetable oils is also one of its most controversial. The production of palm oil has been linked to loss of tropical forests—but two leaders in Asia say that broad accusation is unfair. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

2022 has been another year of growth for renewable energy in Hawaiʻi. But for much of the world, it's been another year of growth for fossil fuels. In the Asia Pacific, that means a record-breaking year for coal. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

A moderately strong earthquake and two aftershocks have hit Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, causing panic but no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.9 quake was centered 22 miles north of Amlapura.

Two volcanoes separated by more than 6,000 miles of ocean have recently erupted — but the similarities end there. HPR's Savannah-Harriman Pote has more.

The United States continues to enforce an embargo against Russian oil, along with a number of other western countries. But one U.S. ally in the Asia-Pacific is considering an energy deal with Russia. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

The impact of climate change is showing up in different ways all over the world. In parts of coastal Southeast Asia, it’s a sinking feeling — especially in some large cities. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

For many employees, the pandemic opened the door a bit wider for remote work. And one Pacific island is trying to capitalize on that trend. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

Inflation has hit prices around the world — especially when it comes to food and energy. For the largest economy in Southeast Asia, that's led the government to make a move resulting in massive protests. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

Soldiers from the U.S. and allied nations joined a live-fire drill last week in Indonesia. It was part of annual joint combat exercises amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region. With the Pacific News Minute, HPR’s Derrick Malama has more.

Consumers around the world have faced shortages of various products over the last two years. For several reasons, this summer in Singapore, there’s been a shortage of chicken. And that’s led to some adjustments. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.