Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.60% to 1,323.05 points on May 21, highest since March 21. The index closed 7.9 points higher after Monday’s gain of 18.9 points.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation attend the G20 Summit and conduct bilateral activities in South Africa from November 21 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, Chair of the G20 in 2025. The Prime Minister’s visit marks a historic milestone, signaling a new and strong phase in the Comprehensive Partnership between Viet Nam and South Africa, established in 2004.