This book studies the role of exports in Vietnams rapid growth since the country implemented a comprehensive reform (Doimoi) in 1986 to transform itself from a centrally command system to a socialist-oriented market economy. One central finding is that Vietnams growth since Doimoi has indeed been export-led as the second-tier NICs of Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, but that many of the characteristics of Vietnams exports are different to those of these NICs. Another key finding is that Vietnams growth since 2000 has been extensive rather than intensive with high GDP driven by rapid...