The index added 0.32 point or 0.89% to close at 36.27.The gauge started with given mark of 100 on June 24, 2009 but it has never been back to that level.
The market volume increased to 265,566 shares changed hands for VND1.93 billion, compared with 193,150 shares changed hands for VND1.16 billion on Friday trading.
The market breadth was positive with 29 gainers, 12 losers, 5 unmoved and the rest untraded.
GDW was the biggest gainer today, climbing VND1,800 to close at VND29,400/unit on a trade of 3,000 shares.
VHF was the biggest loser today, giving up VND5,300 to hit the floor at VND8,000 with 4,000 units changed hands.
ADP was the most active stock for the second day today with 78,506 shares traded, adding VND900 to close at VND10,700/unit.
Foreigners sold 10,000 VTA shares today.