The book is dedicated to assessing the development prospects of Asian countries in several of the most vulnerable areas at present. The first part of the forecast for the development of the countries of the East until 2050, taking into account demographic trends, the development of the fuel and energy complex, and food supply. Needs and resource and production base are analyzed to determine possible imbalances in development. These trends are considered in the context of world development, the place of the East in the global economy. The features of the investment climate are currently considered as an important factor shaping development prospects. Based on industry forecasts, forecast scenarios summarizing development trends are proposed.