Confucianism was once regarded as an impediment to modern development in East Asia. But now it is seen as a crucial element in the economic success of East Asian countries in recent decades.
For instance, family-based businesses (favored in Confucian societies) are now regarded as an efficient way to make use of capital (for investing in business). And family relations helped build business networks.
Memorization and imitation, as favored in Confucian education, has been useful for East Asian societies in mastering new technologies.
Social harmony as a government policy, as emphasized in Confucian thinking, is also noted as a contributor to rapid economic development.
So, as interpreted in modern terms, Confucianism has enjoyed a post-modern resurgence.