Asian stocks fell for the first time in four days after earnings reports disappointed investors. Copper gained and U.S. equity futures were little changed ahead of data that may show American employers added jobs last month.

Asian stocks rose the most in almost two weeks after data showed a global expansion in manufacturing and Nomura Holdings Inc.’s unexpected profit increase boosted financial shares. Asian currencies strengthened to a three-month high, while gold increased.

Shares continued to rise yesterday on both of the nation's stock exchanges as investors remained upbeat over comments by Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue on Monday that the ministry was ready to take drastic measures to reorganise the market to ensure its sustainability.

The State Bank of Viet Nam will submit to the Government a proposal to mobilise gold from citizens, in an aim to serve socio-economic development, Governor Nguyen Van Binh has told Vietnam News Agency in an interview.

The banking industry has experienced a roller-coaster year, with concerns over the sector's liquidity and pressure on high interest rates adding to a long list of woes. Chief Executive Officers at banks did not escape the turbulence in the sector, with many CEOs losing their jobs.

Asian stocks rose for a third day and the South Korean won climbed on signs global manufacturing is strengthening. Oil fell for a fifth day.

Asian stocks rose to a two-month high after the International Monetary Fund said it plans to expand its lending resources to counter Europe’s debt crisis and confidence among U.S. homebuilders increased. Oil climbed after U.S. crude stockpiles fell the most in six weeks.