After the release of positive data related to the consumer price index and trade deficit, shares rebounded on both national stock exchanges last week.

Asian policy makers are set to announce the doubling of a $120 billion reserve pool as officials step up efforts to shield the region from global financial shocks.

The dollar maintained its rebound from a 10-week low against the yen before a private report today forecast to show U.S. companies added workers in April, easing speculation the Federal Reserve will add to stimulus.

After the release of positive data related to the consumer price index and trade deficit, shares rebounded on both national stock exchanges last week.

Asian stocks gained as manufacturing in the U.S. unexpectedly expanded in April at the fastest pace in 10 months, boosting the outlook for the region’s exporters.

Most emerging-market stocks dropped, extending a weekly decline, on concern slowing economic growth in China may hurt corporate earnings and a cut in Spain’s credit rating will worsen the debt crisis in Europe.

Total credit issued by the nation's banking system shrank by 2.13 per cent in the first quarter, suggesting that despite a recent downward trend in interest rates, many businesses continued to face difficulties accessing bank loans.

Many banks have recently met with serious obstacles in promoting lending despite abundant liquidity and continuously cutting interest rates on loans.

Stocks on the HCM City bourse managed to close this morning's session in the green, but lost value on the Ha Noi bourse after rising for three consecutive days.