The VN-Index on the HCM Stock Exchange gained another 1 percent to close the session on March 21 at 491.79 points.

Advances overwhelmed decliners by 109-65.

Trading value reached more than 1.35 trillion VND (64.2million USD), with nearly 57.2 million shares changing hands.

Blue chips led the market rise, with the VN30 tracking the top 30 shares on the bourse in creasing 1.5 percent to 559.39 points. Half the large-cap stocks enjoyed the rally.

Notably, food processor Masan Group (MSN) hit its ceil-share of 28,000 VND.

On the Hanoi Stock Exchange, however, the HNX-Index dropped 0.08 percent to 61.49 points on a slightly decreasing turnover of over 270 billion VND (12.8 million USD).

The HNX30, composed of the northern exchange’s largest shares, lost nearly 0.3 percent to reach 117.94 points.

Contrary to the previous session, foreign investors returned to buy more in HCM City. The combined net buying value in both cities totalled 44.3 billion VND (2.1 million USD).-VNA