resource vs asset

resource and asset both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resource	Yes	No	No	No
asset	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, asset is a hypernym of resource; that is, asset is a word with a broader meaning than resource:

Other hypernyms of resource include plus.

resource (noun)	asset (noun)
a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed	a useful or valuable quality
the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed