The VN-Index continued its up-and-down week, gaining 1.3% on Thursday as investor sentiment was boosted by Vietnam taking strong action against the recent re-emergence of COVID-19 in the country. Trading turnover on HOSE was meager at just USD137.9mn — well below the one-month average of USD204.0mn. VHM (+3.5%) and its parent company VIC (+1.9%) were the top two contributors to the day’s gain. Vingroup subsidiary VRE (+1.6%) also increased. Most banks climbed, including CTG (+3.1%)