Bill Dorman

It was only about a month ago that a Chinese electric vehicle maker came out with big news: the ability to fully charge a battery in five minutes. Now, a Chinese rival has an even better performance. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

Lahainaluna High School is the countryʻs oldest high school. Among its storied achievements is its boarding program that continues today as the only one of its kind in the state. The UH Mānoa Center for Oral History has collected stories from 19 Native Hawaiian students who were part of that program.

Tariffs and threats of tariffs drove a week of dramatic price swings on global financial markets. But how are these developments likely to affect the people of Hawaiʻi? And what can we look at as signs for what may happen next? HPR's Bill Dorman has five takeaways as we close out the work week.

The top diplomats of China, Japan and South Korea will meet this weekend in Tokyo. Items on the agenda range from economic issues to regional concerns, but one shared challenge stands out. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

Professional baseball across the Pacific has a history that also involves Hawaiʻi. Before former Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game in Tokyo, HPR's Bill Dorman spoke with Robert Whiting, a Tokyo-based author who has written 10 books on Japanese culture and history — including several on baseball.

You may have heard the headline — an electric vehicle whose maker says can become fully charged in five minutes. It's a reminder that China's fastest-growing electric vehicle maker is no longer named Tesla. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The former president of the Philippines remains in custody in the Netherlands. Rodrigo Duterte is facing proceedings at the International Criminal Court on allegations of crimes against humanity, but the case also has a lot to do with politics in the Philippines. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The issue of international trade has taken a lot of attention of the Trump administration in its first four weeks. And while tariffs have been one focus, some trade partners are hoping their investments in the United States may make a difference in negotiations. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The White House has announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, but they won’t take effect for about a month. And for several economies in the Asia Pacific, that leaves time for negotiations. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

The Year of the Snake has brought celebrations in Hawaiʻi and across Asia. It's also brought a lot of travel. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.