Asia is the largest continent in terms of territory and population, with a complex history and a turbulent present. Asian countries are one of the determining factors in the international politics of the 21st century, but for many they remain almost unknown. The Asian vector of Ukraine's foreign policy requires an understanding of the peculiarities of the states of this region and the development strategy relations with them on the basis of common interests. In this book, the author presents his observations on the economic, social and cultural aspects of interaction with the countries of Southeast and East Asia, which will help in finding partners and building strong mutually beneficial relations