date:Apr 09, 2014
Vietnam's benchmark VN Indexrose 0.18 percent at the break on Tuesday, lifted bygains in several blue chips thanks in part to dividend paymentplans.
Shares in dairy product maker Vinamilk edged up0.68 percent, extending the 2-percent gain on Monday when thecompany said it would seek shareholders' approval to raise thedividend rate paid for 2013.
Food producer Masan Group advanced 1.06 percent andtop insurer Baoviet Holdings rose 0.67 percent.
The index might further rise in the short term be