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Sustainable Export Models for Overcoming the Middle-Income Trap: Insights from Asia

Authors
Lam Bao Anh1, *
1Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
*Corresponding author. Email: lambaoanh@iuh.edu.vn
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Lam Bao Anh
Available Online 6 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-624-1_40How to use a DOI?
Keywords
digital economy; export diversification; global value chains; high-tech manufacturing; middle-income trap
Abstract

This study explores the role of export strategies in overcoming the middle-income trap, focusing on the experiences of Asian economies that have successfully transitioned to high-income status. Using a comparative analysis of seven countries - Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Indonesia, and Thailand - this research examines the export structures and growth patterns that have enabled some nations to escape the middle-income trap while others remain ensnared. The findings highlight the importance of high-tech manufacturing, export diversification, and participation in global value chains as key drivers of economic advancement. Additionally, the study emphasizes the growing significance of digital and high-value service exports in the era of globalization. Drawing on these insights, the paper offers strategic recommendations for developing economies, such as Vietnam, to enhance their export models, diversify their markets, and pursue deeper integration into global trade networks. The results provide a roadmap for nations seeking to accelerate their path to high-income status and achieve sustainable economic growth.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Economics and Finance in the Digital Business Transformation (INCOSEF 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
6 April 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-624-1
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-624-1_40How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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