The VN-Index climbed one percent on Thursday to close at 1,181.73 as banking tickers continued to attract strong inflows. Banks BID (+3.1%) and VPB (+4.2%) were the top two contributors to the day’s gain. In addition, TCB (+2.2%) and CTG (+1.7%) increased. Food & beverage manufacturers VNM (+1.7%) and SAB (+1.6%) advanced. Other notable gainers included HPG (+1.7%) and GVR (+1.7%).