Asia has the largest web population in the world with huge future potential for growth. However, Asia's tech ecosystem also faces several challenges including a lack of quality startups and venture capital funding, a weak exit environment for companies, a shortage of technical talent, and underdeveloped payment and mobile infrastructure in many countries. While Asia is innovative in areas such as mobile technology, online gaming, and e-readers, the region needs to further develop its startup support systems and business environment to fully realize its potential.