From the media

Vietnam seems certain to be the economic loser in this fight. Even factories untouched by the protesters have closed temporarily. So, attacking Chinese people in Vietnam is not only nasty and xenophobic, it's also stupid. These are just the people Vietnam needs to be attracting, not frightening away. - Bloomberg Businessweek

Popular anti-China sentiment will be a delicate issue for the Vietnamese government. A diplomat in Hanoi says the government's approach will be to keep things "hot but not boiling" - using popular anger as a useful way for people to let off steam, while not allowing their feelings to get out of hand.- The Economist

As anti-China riots in southern Vietnam continue to escalate, the violence is posing a risk to the country's appeal as a foreign investment destination.- CNBC