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.

A Korean chatbot named Iruda was manipulated by users to spew hate speech, leading to a large fine for her makers — and ...

The kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Thailand has led to a wave of trip cancellations among Chinese tourists planning ...

The kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Thailand has triggered a wave of trip cancellations among Chinese tourists ...

The fifth round of negotiations for a new Global Plastics Treaty to end plastic pollution (Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee or INC-5) finished ...

W HEN SOUTH KOREA’S president, Yoon Suk Yeol, sent troops streaming into the country’s National Assembly on December 3rd, Lee Jae-myung turned on his livestream. Viewers watched on a shaky smartphone ...

Amid tariff threats from President Trump, major LNG importers like Japan, India, and Kuwait are negotiating increased U.S. LNG purchases, while China remains hesitant.

From climate disasters to political upheavals, Asia faced significant challenges in 2024, leaving a complex legacy for the region. Whether it’s a turning point for collaboration or a deepening of ...

The National Fire Agency said three people suffered minor injuries during the evacuation after a plane belonging to South ...

Concerns were raised about whether Air Busan’s crew had followed standard safety procedures. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ju Ji-hoon, who was last seen playing a doctor in the 2013 Korean drama Medical Top Team, calls The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call “the most exhausting project of his 20-year career”.

A person’s zodiac is determined by the year and the animal they are born under, and it’s believed to influence their personality, career, relationships, and fortunes. According to this cycle, 2025 is ...