At the close of trading, the VN-Index climbed 17.46 points (+0.93%) to reach 1,896.59, while the HNX-Index rose 2.67 points (+1.06%) to 254.95. Market breadth was relatively balanced, with 344 gainers and 355 decliners. Within the VN30 basket, bullish sentiment prevailed, as 18 stocks advanced, 9 retreated, and 3 remained unchanged.