The VN-Index fell for the first day in five, giving up half a percent at the close on Tuesday. Trading value on HOSE was strong at USD405mn, well above the daily average of the past year of USD233mn. VIC (-2.9%), which had surged 75% so far this year before today's drop to become the largest listed company by market cap, was the top contributor to the day's decline. Its subsidiary, VRE (-0.9%), also sold off.