Gridlocked growth: Asia's megacities are miserable

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Jakarta and Dhaka are now among the world's largest cities, but fragmented governance is making them unliveable. Tokyo and Shanghai show there's a better way. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.