Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.28% to 1,246.09 points on January 21 after four sessions in the green. The index closed 3.46 points lower after gaining 0.44 points on January 20.
In the August 17 trading session, selling pressure quickly intensified and spread across the market from the opening. The VN-Index fell 1.62 points to 1,727.46.