Myanmar Opportunities Challenges with Maitrii V Aung Thwin and Michael Aung Thwin
Dr. Aung-Thwin is Professor of Asian Studies and Chair of the Asian Studies Program of UH Manoa. His research specializations are on the history of Myanmar, myth and historiography of early Myanmar, the classical states of Southeast Asia. To learn more visit: Michael Aung-Thwin, Ph.D. Prof. Maitrii V Aung Thwin offers a range of undergraduate […]
Filipino Politics – Reality TV Leadership with Philippines’ President Duterte
Who is Rodrigo Duterte? Professor Patricio “Jojo” Abinales of the Asia Studies Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa shares his perspective on Philippines new president. Before he joined the UH Asian Studies Program faculty, Jojo was a visiting scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC, where he did […]
Immigration Via Investments
Benjamin Chen is a Honolulu-based attorney who specializes in the practice of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. During his nearly 25 years of practice, Ben has represented a wide range of immigration clientele ranging from immigrant investors to political asylum applicants. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and works between China, Taiwan, Hawaii and California. […]
The South China Sea: Ownership, Energy and International Affairs
Dr. Reginald Kwok joins Asia in Review to cover developments in the South China Sea. We’ll learn about the probable oil reserves located there, the various countries claiming ownership, man made island development the U.S. military’s “Asia Pivot” strategy. Professor Kwok has been a visiting professor at Tsinghua University, Tongji University, Zhongshan University and Wuhan […]
Forever Chinatown with Makai Motion Pictures
Corey Tong comes on the show to share his most recent documentary production, Forever Chinatown. Corey also talks about his role as a producer and Chief Creative Executive of Makai Motion Pictures. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through […]
Outsourcing Products from South Korea – Jea So of Tag Packaging and 100BIO
Jea So shares her work at Tag Packaging and 100BIO, specifically the opportunities and challenges associated with outsourcing products from South Korea. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content […]
Regimes of Terror and Re-Building Society – Political Science with Manfred Henningsen
Prof. Henningsen’s research is centered on themes in political thought and the philosophy of history. In this episode, he poses the question, “How do societies that have been governed by regimes of terror deal with the aftermath of this violence?” Johnson and Prof. Henningsen discuss examples and exceptions such as Germany, South Africa, other Axis […]
Confucius Institute Insights
Dr. Cynthia Y Ning, Associate Director at the Center for Chinese Studies and U.S. Director of the Confucius Institute shares her work with Johnson on Asia in Review. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out […]
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As the death toll in Gaza has risen, countries have turned their backs on Israel. The consequences of those desertions, from security to economics, risk turning Israel into a pariah. [...]
The president offered strong support to Israel after Oct. 7 but has grown increasingly frustrated over the conduct of the war. “He has just gotten to a point where enough [...]
The one-ton Mark 84 bomb was designed shortly after World War II. Adding guidance kits has kept it in use for more than 70 years. [...]
The White House appears anxious about President Biden’s coming speech at Morehouse College. But for complex reasons, such campuses have had far less visible Gaza tensions. [...]
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, the proudly Jewish leader of a battleground state, has dived headfirst into subjects that have wrenched apart his party. [...]
People in further areas of Gaza's southern city Rafah have been told to head to an "expanded humanitarian area" by the Israeli military. [...]
The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden. [...]
Labour's leadership is bouncing - but there are plenty of potential pitfalls between Starmer and No 10. [...]
Missed the Northern lights last night? Don't worry, there will be another opportunity to see them tonight. Here's how. [...]
The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere. [...]
The ongoing siege on the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur could not only end in bloodshed for civilians, but also draw more actors into the war [...]
One of the Eurovision Song Contest favorites has been disqualified hours before the grand final. Police are investigating complaints against him from a female member of the production crew. [...]
The Israeli military has told residents in more parts of the southern city of Rafah to relocate to an "expanded humanitarian area." Follow DW for the latest. [...]
Kharkiv's governor said that almost 1,800 people had been moved from areas near the front line for their own safety. Russia sought to reactivate what had been an almost frozen [...]
The tiny oil-rich nation along the Persian Gulf has seen four elections in as many years, underscoring a political gridlock between the assembly and the royals and their appointed government. [...]
Floods from heavy seasonal rains have destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said. A U.N. official said the floods are a reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to the climate [...]
Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there. [...]
The puzzle of a girl's death propels Alina Grabowski's debut novel but, really, it's less about the mystery and more about how our actions impact each other, especially when we [...]
Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids. [...]
Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're [...]
A severe geomagnetic storm powered by five coronal ejections from the sun will result in a vivid aurora borealis. Here are some tips for seeing it this weekend. [...]
Connor Bedard scored twice and Canada opened its title defense at the ice hockey world championship with a 4-2 win over newcomer Britain [...]
STDs cases are on the rise, not just among young people; Aging adults who have sex with a new partner should be tested for them, too. [...]
U.S. special operations commanders are having to do more with less and they’re learning from the war in Ukraine, That means juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their [...]
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, is slated to make his MLB debut Saturday at Pittsburgh against the Chicago Cubs. [...]
