Bill Dorman

A little more than a week after the U.S. presidential election, world leaders are still trying to figure out what a second Trump administration means for them. In South Korea, expectations are mixed.

If you want to get a ride someplace or get some food delivered, you might think of a company like Uber or Lyft. But in Southeast Asia, youʻd be looking for another name — which has exploded in popularity.

Weʻre a little more than two weeks away from the Honolulu Marathon. The event is always a draw for Japanese tourists, but this year thereʻs running news from neighboring South Korea. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

Tourism has been at the heart of Hawaiʻi's economy since the 1970ʻs. The visitor industry has gone through different phases here, and in other parts of the Asia Pacific. And in Australia, there's an area that's seeing some new growth. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

About 80 million Americans are traveling more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving this year. That's according to the American Automobile Association.

This week's visit to Hawaiʻi by the president of Taiwan has made headlines around the world. Taiwan's government has said the president's trip to several Pacific island nations could lead to another round of Chinese military exercises in the South China Sea. But the activities of another regional power are also drawing attention.

South Koreaʻs Defense Minister has resigned, and the president's political future remains uncertain. This follows the brief imposition of martial law on Tuesday night — an event that continues to have a broader impact.

It’s been two weeks since South Korea’s president declared martial law and lifted it several hours later. Now the president has been impeached and is awaiting trial. So, who’s running the country now? HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Hawaiʻi needs more medical care, and that includes nurses. According to the Hawaiʻi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, the state will have a shortage of more than 3,300 nurses next year. This is also a growing concern in Japan, where the government is taking new steps to address it. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

You may have heard the news that two of Japan's leading automakers are talking about joining forces to create the third-largest car company in the world. However, in many ways, Nissan and Honda make an unusual combination.