The VN-Index was flat on Wednesday, closing down just one tenth of a percent. Trading value fell to USD189.7mn from yesterday’s level of USD214.5mn. VIC (-1.2%) was the top contributor to the day’s loss. Its subsidiaries VRE (-1.4%) and VHM (-0.2%) also fell. BID (+2.6%) was the top gainer. However, fellow banks VCB (-0.4%), CTG (-0.9%), HDB (-1.9%) and VPB (-1.0%) were among the top laggards of the day. FPT (+2.6%) and its retail arm FRT (+6.5%) both experienced impressive gains.