More than 65 million shares, worth VND1.03 trillion (US$47.5 million), were traded this morning, down 20 per cent in volume and 25 per cent in value compared with yesterday morning's levels. — Photo apl.edu.vn

HA NOI (Biz Hub) — The VN-Index exceeded the 570-point level again this morning, closing 0.62 per cent higher to stand at 571.43 points.

However, the market liquidity fell.

More than 65 million shares, worth VND1.03 trillion (US$47.5 million), were traded this morning, down 20 per cent in volume and 25 per cent in value compared with yesterday morning's levels.

Blue chips performed well, with the VN30, which tracks the top 30 shares by market value and liquidity, rising 0.55 per cent to end at 588.83 points.

HCM City Infrastructure Investment Co (CII) continued to lead the trading with nearly six million of its shares being exchanged. Its price added 3.83 per cent to close at VND21,700 per share.

On the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index increased 1.45 per cent to stand at 85.17 points, with the trading value being more than VND521 billion ($24 million).

The market condition was positive, with the gainers being almost double the number of losers.

Sai Gon Thuong Tin Real Estate Co (SCR) lead the trading here, with 7.3 million of its shares being exchanged, soaring 8.7 per cent to end at VND7,500 per share.

The afternoon session will begin at 1pm. — VNS