Most Asian stock markets fall on November 12; Vietnam’s VN-Index drops 0.7%
Most major Asian stock markets closed lower on November 12, 2026, with key indexes in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Shanghai declining. In Vietnam, the VN-Index fell 0.7% while the HNX-Index rose 0.35%. Investors also monitored reports concerning Nvidia’s leadership, though details of an investigation and any personnel changes remain unconfirmed.
Most major Asian stock markets closed lower on November 12, 2026. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.7% to 60,819.36; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 1.3% to 24,008.55; and the Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.7% to 3,655.83. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.6% to 5,342.73.
Investors check stock market indexes in Jiangsu province, China.（VietVance）
Vietnam’s stock market was mixed that day. The VN-Index fell 12.15 points, or 0.7%, to 1,734.75, while the HNX-Index rose 0.89 points, or 0.35%, to 256.62. Shares of artificial intelligence companies had rebounded after a sell-off the previous week, but most Asian markets failed to extend their gains on November 12.
Investors are watching possible leadership changes involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Reports refer to an investigation concerning his personal relationships, but provide no details about the investigating body, its progress or the company’s response. The circumstances remain unconfirmed. Nvidia’s advanced chip business is closely tied to the artificial intelligence industry, making uncertainty over its leadership a concern for investors.
Source: VietVance
