With a rising middle class and booming demand for automobiles, Asian cities can expect no relief from congestion, and this may be a deterrent for businesses. Rural areas are increasingly prepared to absorb this potential shift in demand.

http://www.newgeography.com/content/005074-rural-industrialization-asia-s-21st-century-growth-frontier

“Rural industrialization: Asia’s 21st century growth frontier.” New Geography, 19 Oct 2015.

NUS news page:

http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news/rural-industrialization-asias-21st-century-growth-frontier/