THE future of Asia is in its cities. It is the cities and the activities generated therein that will help the continent march forward. But in order for cities to thrive, it needs people. Although still one of the less urbanised continents, Asia's urban population has grown from 32% in 1990 to 42% in 2010, according to the United Nations Population Division.
By 2026, half of Asia's 3.7 billion population from India to China (excluding the Middle East) will be city dwellers.
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