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.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices jumped on Wednesday, trimming some of this week’s losses, after U.S. stockpiles rose less than expected and on expectations demand will increase as some European countries and U.S. cities moved to ease coronavirus lockdowns.

SYDNEY/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian shares rose for a third session on the trot on Wednesday as investors took heart from easing coronavirus lockdowns in some parts of the world while oil prices jumped on hopes demand will pick up.