Economic situation is one of the most important measurements. Hell, if you cant even get a job, how are you gonna support yourself.There is no doubt that the condition of women need to improve in Asia, including India and China.
But I would take these reports with a grain of salt, for example one of the criteria mentioned is economic, since a large percentage of women in Asia don't go to work, its likely that there economic situation would rank badly compared to Europe where most women do work. But this doesn't mean women are discriminated in Asia, its just a cultural difference. And I'm not sure whether these reports take such differences into account.
Not surprised the scandinavian countries are on top. But even in those countries men still make more money than women.