In HCM City, the VN-Index increased slightly while on the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index mostly fell.— Photo vinacorp

HA NOI (VNS)— The stock market closed slightly up in HCM City and down in Ha Noi this morning. There was no sudden change in trading volume.

In HCM City, the VN-Index increased slightly while on the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index mostly fell.

The VN-Index gained 0.29 per cent to stand at 476.96 points. Cash flow is still limited. The total trading volume of

the southern bourse reached a little over 18.8 million shares, worth VND372.7 billion.

At the opening session, the VN-Index continued to stay green, thanks to the support of blue chips. Investors remained cautious and

waited for any good news from businesses. There were 55 gainers, 78 losers and 95 decliners on the HCM City Stock Exchange.

Of the 20 large cap stocks: GAS and VCB both increased slightly by VND500. BVH rose VND100 per share while VIC and VNM remained unchanged.

On the Ha Noi bourse, the HNX-Index slid 0.9 per cent to end the morning session at 59.49 points. - VNS