The VN-Index rose to a fresh record high, closing up six tenths of a percent to a hair shy of 1,200 points. For the week, the index advanced 2.2% for an eighth straight week of gains in a row. VRE (+6.7%) and its parent company VIC (+1.1%) led gainers. Earlier this week, VIC sought approval from HOSE to list 2.7 billion common shares of its Vinhomes unit.