The VN-Index on the southern bourse advanced 0.74 per cent to 530.58 points on the exchange of 56.36 million shares.— Photo vinacorp

HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Shares finished higher on the HCM City Exchange, but closed lower on the Ha Noi Exchange.

The VN-Index on the southern bourse advanced 0.74 per cent to reach 530.58 points on the exchange of 56.36 million shares.

The total trading value was VND943 billion (US$44.9 million).

The VN30-Index, tracking the southern city's 30 largest shares by capitalisation and liquidity, gained 0.25 per cent to reach 584.5 points.

Blue chips showed mixed results, with 12 gainers and 14 losers.

The Masan Group (MSN) shares rose strongly by VND2,500 ($1.2) per share yesterday.

On the northern bourse, the HNX-Index finished 0.11 per cent lower at 72.62 points this morning, while the HNXFF-Index lost 0.29 per cent to end at 72.19 points.

With the trading of 45.8 million shares, the total trading value reached VND545.8 billion ($25.9 million).

The HNX30-Index, however, rose slightly by 0.01 per cent to reach 140.95 points. .— VNS