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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.

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.

There's been an Asia theme in recent days when it comes to visits hosted by the leader of Saudi Arabia. The prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia as well as the president of South Korea have all recently spent time in the Saudi Kingdom. 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.

Early spring is a popular time for many people to hit the road — and this year it's also turning out to be a popular time for some world leaders to travel. And this week, that includes travel to China. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Much of the state has been experiencing a run of rainy weather lately. But one part of Southeast Asia is facing much more extreme circumstances. HPR's Bill Dorman has details in today's Asia Minute.

In the United States, general elections come early in November. But for one Southeast Asian nation, the end of November is bringing dramatic political change. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

More countries around the world are easing restrictions on mask-wearing. But so far, international travel in much of the Asia-Pacific remains subdued. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

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.

Heading into the summer, tourism has already come back strongly in Hawaiʻi — especially with domestic travelers. But in some parts of Asia the hospitality industry is facing major challenges — and not only having to do with tourists. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.