KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): All economic sectors that have been allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO) period can ramp up their operations to full capacity starting tomorrow, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

SYDNEY/NEW YORK (April 29): Asian shares were cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors paused ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision while oil prices jumped on hopes demand will pick up as many countries lift some of the coronavirus-related restrictions.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Global vehicle sales by Japanese automakers dropped by 34% in March when the coronavirus outbreak spread worldwide, and are set to fall further in the months ahead as the crisis continues.

KUALA LUMPUR: There remain positive catalysts for the rubber glove sector even as sustained demand for rubber gloves continues to exceed expectations, says Affin Hwang Capital research.

Thailand's car sales fell in March for a 10th straight month, while auto sales in Australia and Indonesia also extended their sustained slide.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar was on the back foot on Wednesday as the slowing spread of the coronavirus and moves to re-open economies supported the investor mood, ahead of major central bank meetings.