At the close of trading, the VN-Index climbed 10.68 points (+0.63%) to reach 1,701.67, while the HNX-Index dipped 2 points (-0.77%), settling at 257.91. Overall market breadth leaned bearish, with 379 decliners outpacing 314 advancers. The VN30 basket showed a more balanced performance, with 16 gainers and 14 losers.