Vietnam, China seek deeper ties in global supply chains
Vietnam and China should expand cooperation in manufacturing, technology and logistics to strengthen their roles in global supply chains, officials and business leaders said.
Vietnam and China are seeking to deepen economic ties, particularly in global supply chains, as highlighted during the Vietnam-China Businesses seminar at the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City. Xu Shou, acting consul general of China in HCMC, noted that both countries have complementary industrial structures and supply chains, and that cooperation has moved beyond traditional trade into areas such as supply chain coordination, technology exchange, and knowledge sharing.
China is Vietnam's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding US$256 billion in 2025, and Chinese investors have shown strong interest, receiving 1,104 new project licenses in Vietnam with a registered capital of $4.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Both countries are urged to strengthen road, waterway, and railway connections, smart border gates, digital supply chains, and harmonized technical standards to further integrate into global value chains.
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