Shares extended their rally during this morning's session on both national stock exchanges. The VN-Index added 1.25 per cent to reach 386.89 points as advancers outnumbered decliners by 154-57.

Market value on the HCM City Stock Exchange rose to VND318.18 billion (US$15.1 million) on a volume of 28.5 million shares.

The VN30, tracking the city's top shares, enjoyed a 1.17 per cent increase as 26 shares rose and only Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ) retreated. The index closed this morning at 453.26 points.
On the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index put on another 0.8 per cent, reaching 51.90 points.

Gainers overwhelmed losers by 125-44.

Trading volume and value fetched 28.56 million shares and VND155.9 billion ($7.4 million), respectively.

Trading will resume at 1 pm.