The VN-Index advanced three tenths of a percent on Thursday for its fifth consecutive positive session as buying demand for some blue-chip stocks outweighed selling. Trading volume on HOSE remained strong at USD405.9mn — significantly above the one-month average of USD324.5mn.VIC (+2.6%) climbed for the fifth session in a row and was the day’s top contributing gainer. Meanwhile, Vingroup subsidiary VHM (-1.3%) ended a four-session winning streak and was the leading contributor among decliner