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In Hawaiʻi, condominium sales are a statistic reflecting one part of the economy. But these days in Thailand, they're the center of a political argument involving foreign investment and economic growth. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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One of the world's tightest set of regulations on vaping has just gone into effect in Australia. It's part of a broader campaign to cut down on a habit the country's health minister calls a “public health nemesis.” HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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There's been an unusual development in recent days in one of Southeast Asiaʻs most populous cities. An oil spill has surprised authorities, worried conservationists, and kept residents and tourists off the beaches over a holiday weekend. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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A food that's popular in Hawaiʻi is causing an international controversy this week. The story is about ramen — spicy ramen — and a government that has stepped in with its own judgment about how hot is too hot. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Auto safety is getting a closer look this week in a surprising place. A growing scandal in Japan involves some of the world's biggest automakers and reports of false information used in safety tests. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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A fast-growing electric vehicle maker from Southeast Asia has hit a snag. VinFast is a Vietnamese company that plans to build a plant in the United States — but probably not on the timeline it would prefer. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Late last week, China staged a series of military drills in the skies and waters around Taiwan. Earlier this month, the United States led extensive exercises with the Philippines and other allies and partners. And more military exercises are coming soon in the Pacific — including some touching Hawaiʻi.
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South Korea's government reports its economy is picking up speed in the second quarter. A big reason is more exports — but there's one part of the economy that's still suffering a deficit — and it's an area that's very familiar to residents of Hawaiʻi. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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One of the year’s biggest military exercises in the Indo-Pacific is coming to a close. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.