Hanoi, Feb. 9 -- Trade revenue between Vietnam and the US exceeded 11 billion USD in January, with Vietnam enjoying a trade surplus of 8.5 billion USD, a year-on-year fall of 3.5%, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

In the month, Vietnam's export to the country accounted for 9.8 billion USD, while import stood at 1.3 billion USD. Trade experts said the US is a pivotal market for Vietnamese businesses seeking to expand their international operations. Notably, the Southeast Asian country has been attracting significant high-tech investment from the US, especially in microchips and semiconductors as it is jumping on the global science-tech innovation bandwagon. They stressed that Vietnam has emerged as a crucial player i...