The VN-Index traded sideways on Thursday before closing up by less than a tenth of a percent. Nevertheless, the index has posted three straight positive sessions. Throughout Asia, stocks in major markets declined amid a spike of new coronavirus cases in China. GAS (+1.7%) climbed to a two-week high and was the leading contributor to the day’s gain. SAB (+1.9%) jumped. Today was its ex-rights date to pay a cash dividend. VPB’s (+2.9%) share price has skyrocketed nearly 28%