The index gained 0.27 point or 0.75% to close at 36.49.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 431,500 shares changed hands for VND2.07 billion, compared with 175,200 shares changed hands for VND0.95 billion on Thursday trading.
The market breadth was negative with 24 gainers, 15 losers, 4 unmoved and the rest untraded.
SPC was the biggest gainer for the seconday today, climbing VND2,000 to close at VND23,700/unit on a trade of 500 shares.
BTC was the biggest loser today, giving up VND2,100 to hit the floor at VND19,800 with 100 units changed hands.
FBA was the most active stock today with 248,700 shares traded, adding VND300 to hit the ceiling at VND3,400/unit.
Foreigners bought 1,100 BTW shares; 3000 WSB shares and sold 5000 VTA, 3000 WSB shares today.