India, Nov. 12 -- Vietnam's benchmark stock index VNI turned red by 0.64% during the market opening. While Hanoi's HNX index is trading in the opposite direction with modest opening gains of 0.14%. The mixed performances come amid divergence in banking and consumer stocks.

Why is Vietnam's VNI Index Down Today?

Vietnam's stock market posted mixed results on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with selling pressure dragging on the VN-Index while the HNX-Index edged slightly higher.

The VN-Index was pressured by declines in heavyweight stocks such as VIC (Vingroup), MCH (Masan Consumer) and TCB (Techcombank). Losses in banking and food manufacturing stocks also added to the downturn.

VNI Index Today (November 12)

Opening: 1746.70

Closing on ...