VN-Index to move flat, large-cap stocks to weaken amid lack of information The index’s struggle was totally normal and any declines in the early days of next week are also expected especially after the benchmark index and VN30 large-caps have made the strongest rallies so far in the year.

NA leader praises traditional friendship with Armenia National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân highlighted the traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Armenia and expressed her hope that Việt Nam and Armenia will continue working closely in organisations to which they both are members.

RCEP talks make breakthroughs, leaders eye signing in 2020 There have been a number of breakthroughs during the latest round of negotiation for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the third RCEP leaders' meeting.

US formally starts withdrawal from Paris climate accord The United States on Monday formally notified the United Nations that it was withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, making the world's largest economy the sole outlier from the agreement.

Chile launches fresh talks to calm deadly unrest Chile's government met with opposition leaders on Thursday in a fresh bid to end deadly protests that forced the country to abandon hosting two major economic and climate summits, but leftist parties poured scorn on the efforts.

VN-Index fails to hit 1,000 points as selling increases The VN-Index failed to hit 1,000 points on Monday as selling increased in the afternoon, causing the index to dip slightly.

EU-Việt Nam trade deal to bring logistics firms both opportunities and challenges

Vietnamese logistics companies need to improve their competitiveness to stay afloat when the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement comes into effect, experts have said.

VN stocks slip on disappointing earnings, global news Early earnings data from some large-cap firms were quite disappointing.

US slaps sanctions on Turkey as Syrian regime returns to north The United States slapped sanctions on Turkey on Monday as it demanded an end to the deadly incursion against Syrian Kurdish fighters, accusing its NATO partner of putting civilians at risk and allowing the release of Islamic State extremists.

Lao PM to pay official visit to Việt Nam Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a high-ranking delegation for a visit to Việt Nam next week.