The index gained 0.22 point or 0.63% to close at 34.97.The gauge started with the given mark of 100 on June 24, 2009 but it has never been back to that level.
The market volume fell to 199,490 shares changed hands for VND0.99 billion today, compared with 389,480 shares changed hands for VND1.41 billion on Wednesday trading.
The market breadth was positive with 14 gainers, 9 losers, 7 unmoved and the rest untraded.
DBM was the biggest gainer today, adding VND1,100 to hit the ceiling at VND12,900 with 3,100 shares traded.
TVG was the biggest loser today, falling VND4,000 to hit the floor at VND6,000 on a trade of 700 units.
VTA was the most active stock today with 68,300 shares traded. Its reference price was VND1,300/unit.
Foreigners bought 21800 BTW shares, 16000 NBW shares today.