The VN-Index edged up two tenths of a percent on Thursday as turnover on HOSE dropped to USD802.7mn vs the one-month average of USD1.06bn. GVR (+3.9%) ended a two-day losing streak and was the day’s top contributing gainer. NVL (+2.7%) continued its uptrend and has increased 11.6% so far this week. PDR (+3.4%) regained ground after dropping 6.5% over the previous three days. Steelmaker HPG (-1.6%) sank to a three-week low and was the leading contributor among decliners.