Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,531.13 on 25 July, up 10.11 points or 0.66 percent, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange→view source.
Gains were driven largely by mid-cap and industrial stocks.
Total trading value on HOSE reached VND 37.54 trillion (US$1.44 billion), reflecting strong investor participation.
This comes despite ongoing pressure on the Vietnamese dong and a volatile exchange rate environment.
Trading activity and sector performance
The VN30 Index, tracking the largest 30 listed companies, rose 8.10 points to 1,669.33, gaining 0.49 percent.
Trading value for VN30 stocks reached VND 14.21 trillion or US$545.77 million.
Mid-cap stocks outperformed, with the VNMIDCAP index rising 2.27 percent to 2,316.78.
The VNIND index also gained strongly, up 3.33 percent.
These movements suggest investor rotation into sectors with stronger near-term growth prospects.
Sectors posting gains included finance, industry, materials, and real estate.
Information technology and healthcare edged lower, with the VNIT down 0.36 percent and VNHEAL down 0.08 percent.
Top movers and trading volumes
SSI led the market in trading volume, with over 62 million shares changing hands.
VND, SHB, VPB, and VSC also featured in the top five by volume.
PTC, GEX, and CDC were the session’s top gainers, each rising the daily limit of 7 percent.
PHR and VNG were among the top decliners, falling 5.24 and 4.40 percent respectively.
Foreign investor activity
Foreign investors recorded net selling of VND 66 billion or US$2.54 million.
Total buying reached VND 3.60 trillion or US$138.44 million, while selling amounted to VND 3.67 trillion or US$141.18 million.
SSI, HPG, and VPB were the top stocks by foreign trading value.
SSI was also the most net-bought by foreign investors, followed by VPB and VCG.
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