Our view: It has been a positive week for the VNI but not so for the Northern bourse. The VNI ended the week gaining 7.9 points (+1.9%) to close at 433.45 while the HNI was flat at 70.35. Average daily trading volume and value improved slightly by 3% and 4% on the HSX whereas the HNX saw a decline of 23% and 40% respectively in average daily volume and value.