This yearbook provides a comprehensive summary of the significant events across Asia during 1991, as curated by the Far Eastern Economic Review. Authored by the editorial staff of the Far Eastern Economic Review, this edition utilizes country-specific articles and thematic overviews to present a detailed account of the year's developments. The book focuses on key areas such as population trends, international trade dynamics, and energy sector shifts, offering insights into the socio-economic and political landscape of the continent.

The Asia Yearbook 1992 is presented as a factual compilation of the year's events, focusing on a country-by-country analysis following thematic overviews. Its value lies in the curated selection of significant developments by the Far Eastern Economic Review. The inclusion of full color marks a new presentation style for the series. As a yearbook, its reception would likely be tied to its utility as a reference for the period it covers.