Communist country’s dominance as export hub and market expansion attract more businesses
The Hai Phong International Container Terminal in Vietnam in April 2025. More Chinese companies have chosen Vietnam as a production base for exports to other Southeast Asian countries, Africa, Europe and the U.S. © Reuters
MAI NGUYEN and YUJI NITTA
January 6, 2026 17:24 JST
HANOI — Chinese investment in Vietnam remained strong in 2025, despite continued concerns over the 40% transshipment tariff imposed by the U.S.