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Nearly two weeks into the New Year, many places are still adjusting to new laws that have recently taken effect. In South Korea, that includes a law about recycling plastic — which is posing some challenges. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
Vincent Thian/AP/APWhile much of the world continues to focus on the latest developments of the pandemic, in parts of Southeast Asia, tens of thousands of people are still recovering from recent flooding. HPR’s Bill Dorman has an update in this Asia Minute.
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Toyota recently announced a wide range of electric vehicle models it plans to launch within the next decade. But the most recent news about electric vehicles comes from a different Japanese company — one that might surprise you. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute. -
One of the largest countries in Southeast Asia is facing an energy crunch — and that’s sending ripples of impact around the region. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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With COVID cases still climbing, state health officials are calling for more people to get vaccinated, and for those who qualify, to get boosters. One small country in Asia has been more successful in convincing people to get those shots. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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This is the first weekday of 2022 — but in many parts of the world, the New Year’s holiday stretches to include Monday. That includes Japan, where a different New Year’s tradition is on the decline. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Health officials around the state are urging caution as you celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight. And concerns are not just about COVID-19. Alcohol is a focus during this season, and this year that has led to some changes in Australia.
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As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, some countries are shifting their attention from case counts to other measures of community health. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
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As COVID cases continue to rise across the islands and the country, there are also growing concerns in China. The current focus is a historic city in the center of the country — but there are also broader issues at stake. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
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The Omicron variant has definitely complicated the travel and hospitality industry — not only here in Hawaiʻi, but around the world. One country in the Asia Pacific is developing a different kind of tourism with a famous American partner. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
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The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a relatively quiet one for many people. But for some tourist destinations, it’s a crucial period for business. In one Southeast Asian country, months of careful planning have run into unforeseen developments. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
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Friday is a state and federal holiday, but that’s not the case in much of the Asia Pacific. One place in the region where Christmas is celebrated with enthusiasm is the small, multi-ethnic country of Singapore. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more.
