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Semiconductors play a key role in renewable energy, from solar panels to distribution. But now there's a bit of a role reversal in one Asian country as solar energy is helping in the production of semiconductors. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Tomorrow marks the end of Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters. It started in the United States and has since spread around the world. But in parts of the Asia Pacific, there’s still a mixed reaction. 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.

Three years ago this Saturday, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. Authorities in one Southeast Asian country are looking back at policies that worked — and looking ahead to what lessons can be applied to future public health emergencies. 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.

Remember the COVID rules? Most restrictions have been eased in Hawaiʻi and the rest of the United States for some time. But governments in some parts of Asia are moving more slowly. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

A famous urban center in Southeast Asia has become the scene of an unusual wildlife story. It centers on the return of a species that's still officially listed as endangered, but is also making a controversial comeback. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

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.

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.

Singapore has ended a legal ban on gay sex. But when it comes to broader reforms involving the LGBTQ community, the future still has a lot of question marks. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.