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Sustainable development in ASEAN: long-run evidence on agriculture, industry, employment, economic growth and external integration

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study provides long-run evidence on how sectoral structure, economic growth and external integration are associated with sustainable development in ASEAN economies. The research highlights the positive long-run roles of agricultural and industrial shares and economic growth in supporting sustainable development, while showing a crowding-out pattern between these sectors. The findings are significant because they suggest that sustainable development in ASEAN cannot rely solely on growth or openness, but requires balanced policy frameworks that support both agricultural activities and industrialisation during ASEAN’s structural transformation. The study offers useful implications for policymakers seeking to manage structural transformation while maintaining sustainability objectives in developing regional economies.

Source: Cogent Economics & Finance

DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2026.2690776

Authors: Thi Thuy Van Vo, Trung Kien Tran, Thi Anh Le, Tran Thai Ha Nguyen

Institutions: Saigon University, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Language: English

Topic: Economic Theory and Policy

Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165