The VN-Index fell 1.0% and trading turnover on HOSE sank to USD878.30mn on Thursday as investors were concerned regarding the escalation of COVID-19 throughout Vietnam and its potential impact on the country’s economy. The real estate sector weighed heavily on the VN-Index. NVL (-6.1%) ended a two-day winning streak and was the top contributor to the day’s decline. The Vingroup family of stocks — VIC (-2.6%), VHM (-1.7%) and VRE (-3.2%) — all dropped. Conversely, DXG (+4.8%) was a bright