Most large companies operating in industrial parks in Vietnam that were affected by anti-China riots earlier this month have resumed operations.

The riots occurred after protests over disputed territory in the South China Sea. Vietnam has about 200 industrial parks; they account for more than 30% of its exports and have attracted around $110 billion in foreign direct investment.

Jerry Shum, a spokesman for Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd, said: “Vietnam is one of the most attractive places to do manufacturing. It’s a combination of people who are skilful, a good workforce that is diligent and competent, and wage levels that are competitive compared to the rest of Asia.”

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