Market Overview

The VN-Index experienced a modest increase, closing 4.07 points higher after a slight gain in the previous session. Trading volumes on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange saw a significant decrease, marking the lowest since late October 2023.

Key Performers

Within the VN-30 basket, 17 stocks saw gains, with notable increases from SeABank, Mobile World, and Petrovietnam Power Corporation. However, not all was positive as six blue-chip stocks experienced declines, including HDBank, FPT Corporation, and Sacombank.

Foreign Investment Trends

Foreign investors were net sellers, primarily offloading shares in FPT and STB, contributing to a net outflow of VND446 billion.

Regional and Global Context

While the HNX-Index and UPCoM-Index showed slight increases, global markets presented a mixed picture. European shares edged higher, whereas Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan and Wall Street's main indexes faced downward pressure. China's CSI300 Index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index both saw significant drops, reflecting broader concerns in the region.