Innovative Asia

Whether in China or Bangladesh, the region is proving that new ideas are not the preserve of the West

When it comes to innovation, most people automatically think of the West and in particular the United States, where some top universities have endowments equal to the national debt of some small countries.

With its world-class universities, top research and development facilities, wealth and entrepreneurs willing to take risks, the US has been a draw for the world's best and brightest.