HONG KONG, June 2 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a three-week high against the yen in early trade on Thursday and held its gains against other majors, supported by this week's advances in U.S. Treasury yields, which hit two-week peaks overnight.

SHANGHAI, June 2 (Reuters) - Asian share markets fell on Thursday on widespread investor worries over high inflation and the threat of recession, while oil prices slumped following a report of reassurances from Saudi Arabia over production.

TOKYO, June 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Thursday as investors cashed in on a recent rally ahead of a key producers meeting later in the day, with some speculation that Saudi Arabia may boost oil production in response to urging by the United States.

SEOUL, June 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's exports grew at a faster pace in May than a month earlier as a rise in shipments to Europe and the United States more than offset disruptions to trade with China from its strict COVID restrictions.

TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at the weakest pace in three months in May, as China's heavy-handed coronavirus curbs aggravated supply disruptions and raised risks for the economic outlook.

BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) - China's factory activity shrank less sharply in May as COVID-19 curbs eased and some production resumed, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, improving from a 26-month low in April.