Viet Nam's stock market ended the week on a strong note. On August 21, 2026, the benchmark VN-Index rose 1.95% and closed at 1,768.12 points. A benchmark index measures the average price of leading shares, so it shows the general mood of investors. The jump was much larger than the gain of more than seven points recorded in the previous session on August 20.
Nhan Dan Online reported the figures in an infographic, a simple picture that presents numbers clearly. On August 20, trading activity had fallen, so the market's return to a 1.95% rise stood out. The newspaper did not explain why buyers came back. Learners can follow the daily reports and watch how a single index shapes business news in Viet Nam.