South Korean investment in Vietnam grows amid U.S.-China trade war

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Vingroup, in which SK Group has invested, produces smartphones among other products. © Reuters

TOMOYA ONISHI, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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