Whatever issue is chosen, Asia is difficult to beat when it comes to extremes. It has the highest mountains, the longest rivers, the largest deserts, the largest and quickest growing populations. It also counts for highest diversity of cultures and languages. The speed of socio economic change in some Asian countries has been unprecedented. Regardless whether economic success was built on commerce, industrial production, or natural resources, most countries are aware of the need to look into the future and to ensure the transit in innovative and knowledge-based economies. Read more.....