The market closed with strong gains, as the VN-Index rose by 7.81 points (+0.6%), finishing at 1,304.56; while the HNX-Index climbed 0.92 points (+0.39%) to close at 238.49. The market breadth was relatively balanced, with 377 gainers and 373 losers. The large-cap stocks in the VN30 basket painted a positive picture, as 21 stocks advanced, 6 declined, and 3 remained unchanged, tilting the basket towards a green close.