Economic ties between former foes Vietnam and the US have strengthened in recent years. The US is Vietnam’s top export market and Americans are the country’s No. 1 foreign investor. Two-way trade reached $15.4 billion in 2009. Vietnam manufacturing continues to be a cornerstone of the US economy. See the following article for more information on this topic.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/topstories/2010-08-07-1453818316_x.htm
