A cheap Asian rent can still fail you on the first client call. This list ranks every Asian country in our catalog by how strong everyday internet tends to be for people who live there, not hotel lobby Wi-Fi.
Capital fiber is not village fiber. Pair this table with Compare when two remote-work bases look close, and read Japan vs Singapore if you are choosing between two high-connectivity hubs.
Internet Speed Score on the map
Higher score = stronger internet speed
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| Rank | Country | Internet Speed Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Singapore | 9.8 |
| #2 | South Korea | 9.7 |
| #3 | Japan | 9.5 |
| #4 | Hong Kong | 9.4 |
| #5 | Taiwan | 9.4 |
| #6 | Thailand | 7.8 |
| #7 | China | 7.5 |
| #8 | Turkiye | 7.5 |
| #9 | Malaysia | 7.2 |
| #10 | Azerbaijan | 7.2 |
| #11 | Georgia | 7.0 |
| #12 | Philippines | 6.8 |
| #13 | Kazakhstan | 6.8 |
| #14 | Vietnam | 6.5 |
| #15 | Sri Lanka | 6.2 |
| #16 | Indonesia | 6.0 |
| #17 | Uzbekistan | 6.0 |
| #18 | India | 5.8 |
| #19 | Bangladesh | 5.8 |
| #20 | Cambodia | 5.8 |
| #21 | Pakistan | 5.5 |
| #22 | Turkmenistan | 5.5 |
| #23 | Kyrgyzstan | 5.2 |
| #24 | Mongolia | 5.0 |
| #25 | Nepal | 4.8 |
| #26 | Tajikistan | 4.8 |
| #27 | Myanmar | 4.5 |
| #28 | Laos | 4.5 |
Why the leaders rank here for internet speed
East and Southeast Asia lead when fiber, mobile data, and backup options tend to hold up for full-time residents.
- #1Singapore9.8
Dense networks and competitive providers make everyday video work practical across most of the island.
- #2South Korea9.7
Widespread high-speed access supports remote and hybrid jobs well beyond Seoul's core districts.
- #3Japan9.5
Reliable broadband in major metros and many suburbs helps residents keep work hours when they leave the tourist center.
- #4Hong Kong9.4
Compact geography and strong urban infrastructure keep uploads and calls workable for laptop-first movers.
- #5Taiwan9.4
Competitive home internet in the main cities supports remote work without treating connectivity as a luxury add-on.
Rankings are based on our scoring model. Always verify visa and cost information with official sources before making relocation decisions.
How we calculate these rankings
We filter to Asian countries in our geographic model, then sort by internet speed score, highest first. The table below is generated at build time from our latest editorial model.
What this does not measure: Your building's router, rural dead zones inside a high-scoring country, or visa rules for remote earners. Always test the address you will actually rent.
Updates: Rankings refresh when we redeploy after underlying country data changes.
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- #1Singapore9.8
- #2South Korea9.7
- #3Japan9.5
- #4Hong Kong9.4
- #5Taiwan9.4
- #6Thailand7.8
- #7China7.5
- #8Turkiye7.5
Showing top 8 of 28 ranked countries. Scroll the table above for the full list.
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