The upward momentum was well-sustained across key indices during the morning session, largely driven by strong contributions from blue-chip stocks. At the midday break, the VN-Index climbed over 7 points (+0.42%), reaching 1,754.91, while the HNX-Index also rose by 0.38%, settling at 274.66. However, the overall market breadth remained less optimistic, with sellers dominating as 446 stocks declined compared to 221 that advanced.