An overview of the Asian literature dealing with all forms of Raven's Matrices-Advanced, Standard and Coloured. These non-verbal, culture-fair tests have been widely used as a satisfactory measure of "g," and especially in countries where most Western tests are inappropriate. Normative studies in several Asian countries indicated their suitability for many cultures, as well as their wide age range. Comparisons across cultures contribute helpfully to debates about the origin of ethnic differences in cognitive abilities.