Explainer: How Asia’s cities are reshaping the global urban landscape
- Posted on January 6, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Explainer: How Asia’s cities are reshaping the global urban landscape

BY 2050, the changes will be more stark. Dhaka and Shanghai are expected to grow the fastest among 2025’s ten most populous cities, with annual projected growth rate close to 5% between 2025 and 2050.