PRIISM, Internet Development in Asia Pacific

Abstract

This year is witnessing remarkable worldwide growth of the Internet. Boosted by sustained spending in information technology, the Internet explosion in Asia Pacific is no exception. Here are some facts. The region's total number of Internet users is estimated to be between five million and ten million. Australia is the largest Intemet market with nearly three million on-line subscribers, followed by Japan's 1.5 million users, South Korea's 730,000 users, and Hong Kong's 250,000 users. Vietnam is the youngest and fastest economic tiger to join the Net.