HANOI -- Samsung Electronics and other South Korean companies are increasing investment in Vietnam against the backdrop of slowing exports resulting from trade friction between the U.S. and China.
Samsung to build R&D center, SK to buy stake in Vingroup

Vingroup, in which SK Group has invested, produces smartphones among other products. © Reuters
HANOI -- Samsung Electronics and other South Korean companies are increasing investment in Vietnam against the backdrop of slowing exports resulting from trade friction between the U.S. and China.