The book "A World Trade Organization for the 21st Century: The Asian Perspective" discusses the future role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the changing global trade landscape. It emphasizes the need for addressing trade, investment, and intellectual property issues more effectively. The chapters cover topics like value-added trade, supply chain trade, firm-level determinants in joining global supply chains, and policies for international transactions. Key findings include the importance of government involvement in infrastructure development to support small-medium enterprises in joining supply chains and the role of investment in technology for firms to participate in global trade effectively.