ABSTRACT
Asia has the majority of the world’s population, vast lands that range from tropical to arctic, and numerous large cities. Its political systems, economies and cultures also reveal a great deal of diversity. The Newly Industrialised Economies are faced with problems that have arisen with rapid development, such as the destruction of natural resources, environmental pollution and insufficient services for the aging and the disabled. Amidst rapid modernisation and industrialisation, the social structures of developing nations are changing quickly, as is their urban environment. The regional resource development method aimed mainly to increase material production and economic growth, whereas the comprehensive regional development method sought to achieve social equality in addition to growth. The networks of communication and information among various Asian nations have recently been expanding greatly. In the areas of regional and urban planning, information systems and geographical information systems have been integrated by government organisations, universities, and research institutions.
