Science and technology in Asia

Science and technology in Asia is varied depending on the country and time. In the past, the Asian civilizations most notable for their contributions to science and technology were India, China and the West Asian civilizations. At present, probably the most notable country in Asia in terms of its technological and scientific achievement is Japan, which is particularly known for its electronics and automobile products. In recent years, China and India have also once again become major contributors to science and technology. Other countries are also notable in other scientific fields such as chemical and physical achievements.

For the science and technology of various Asian countries and civilizations, see:

East Asia

• History of science and technology in China
  • Science and technology of the Han Dynasty
  • Science and technology of the Song Dynasty
  • Science and technology of the Tang Dynasty
  • Science and technology of the People's Republic of China
  • Science and technology of contemporary China
• Science and technology in Japan
  • History of science and technology in Japan
• Science and technology in Korea

South Asia

• History of science and technology in the Indian subcontinent
  • Science and technology in India
  • Science and technology in Bangladesh
  • Science and technology in Pakistan

Middle East

• Science and technology in the Islamic world
  • Science in medieval Islam
  • Muslim Agricultural Revolution
  • Inventions of the Islamic Golden Age
  • Science and Technology in the Ottoman Empire
  • Science and technology in Turkey
  • Science and technology in Iran
• Science and technology in Israel

South-east Asia

• Science and technology in Malaysia
• Science and technology in the Philippines
• Science and technology in Myanmar

North Asia

• Science and technology in Russia

See also

• Science and technology in Africa
• Science and technology in Europe