ERP systems have become an essential infrastructure for many of the world's leading companies. The systems provide an increased level of integration to support core business processes. The provision of real time data facilities improved decision making. The improved integration and standardisation have made the systems attractive to companies to support their global operations. However the implementation and use of ERP systems face a number of issues due to their complexity and the impact they have on companies. These issues are further exacerbated in global environments where national cultures and local requirements come into play. Companies often have to achieve a balance between the level of standardisation and local requirements. Very little research has been undertaken which investigates the impact of different cultures on ERP systems implementation especially within the Asian region. This paper has collated industry presentations to identify possible issues in this region related to ERP systems. The issues have been classified as technological or cultural. This research is far from comprehensive however it provides a starting point in an area of research which was virtually non existent. It provides future researchers with a foundation to expand upon