VN-Index rose nearly 47 points to 1,738, its strongest session in half a year, as domestic and foreign investors bought the dip after the RSI fell into oversold territory. On the HCMC exchange, 230 stocks advanced and 16 hit the ceiling price, with real estate leading and Vingroup stocks VIC, VHM and VRE all rising to their daily limit; VIC alone contributed 23.7 points. Trading value reached VND 20,300 billion, the highest in two weeks, and foreign investors turned to net buying after 20 consecutive sessions of selling, buying about VND 2,500 billion and selling about VND 2,300 billion. Analysts said lower deposit rates set by the State Bank could support sentiment, but a clearer improvement in liquidity is needed to confirm a sustained trend reversal.
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VNINDEX
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| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 1,738.67 |
| Change that session | +2.76% |
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