Vietnam Stocks Slump on Oil Price Drop and State Ownership Fears
Vietnam's stock market saw a significant sell-off in oil and gas shares, driven by falling global crude prices and investor concerns over the state's full ownership of a national energy corporation. The VN-Index dropped over 11 points, with the broader market leaning towards declines.
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