Historic VN-Index Plunge: Nearly 95-Point Drop Recorded

On October 20th, the VN-Index plummeted nearly 95 points, dropping from 1,730 to 1,636. This marked the most significant single-day point decline in the history of Vietnam's stock market.

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Records come in various forms. Graphic: Tuan Tran

Yen Chi

– 7:28 PM, October 26, 2025

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