The VN-Index extended its rally to fresh 10-year highs bolstered by APEC and state divestment. Market sentiment was buoyed during the first half of November by the expectation that the APEC Economic Leaders’ summit in Da Nang, with the participation of the leaders from 21 member economies and thousands of CEOs, would bring numerous opportunities for host country Vietnam. Besides APEC, state divestment activities and plans also boosted the market.