Over 200 stocks declined, notably in the securities and banking sectors, causing the VN-Index to trade in the red for most of the day and close down over 1 point.
Vietjet Air stock surged to its ceiling price, nearing its previous peak, contributing to the stock market's nearly 7-point gain despite a "green shell, red core" market.
FTSE Russell confirms Vietnam meets all criteria for an upgrade from "frontier" to "emerging market" status, but a review early next year is still required.
