'Technology, innovation and knowledge: An Asian perspective': Introduction

Technology, knowledge and innovation play a crucial role in explaining the competitive potential of firms and countries in today’s globalised world. With lowered barriers to international activities, firms develop technological competencies abroad, either internally or through inter-firm collaboration. The role of location, particularly in Asia, is emphasised, notably through cross-border and cross-region initiatives in the innovation process, and with countries establishing themselves as core centres for the development of technological excellence.