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Cathay Pacific's 10% growth plan could change if fuel prices stay high, CEO says
By Dan Catchpole SEATTLE, March 30 (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific Airways is for now sticking with its plan to expand passenger capacity by 10% this year even as the conflict in the Middle East drives jet...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
Malaysian central bank lifts 2026 growth forecast slightly, flags risks from prolonged Iran war
By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy is on track to grow faster in 2026 than initially projected, the central bank said on Tuesday, despite trade di...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
China factories log fastest growth in a year as war risks loom large
By Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) - China's factory activity grew at the fastest pace in a year in March, underpinned by improved demand, an official survey showed on Tuesday, a ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
Brent crude set for record monthly gain; shares tentative as Iran war rages
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices were set for a record monthly rise on Tuesday while Asian shares were headed for their steepest fall in six years, capping a tumultuous month as t...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
BOK governor nominee says flexible monetary policy needed amid Iran war
SEOUL, March 31 (Reuters) - Shin Hyun-song, nominee for the governor of the Bank of Korea, said on Tuesday that monetary policy needed to be "flexible" to deal with rising risks from the Iran war. "It...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports
March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and leave a complex operation to...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
Australia's Collins Foods to transfer 20 Taco Bell outlets to Yum Brands
By Rajasik Mukherjee March 31 (Reuters) - Australia's Collins Foods said on Tuesday it would hand over 20 of its 27 Taco Bell restaurants in the country to an affiliate of Yum Brands and Restaurant Br...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
Oil down 1% after report says Trump open to ending campaign against Iran
By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI, March 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices reversed course in Asian trading on Tuesday, paring earlier gains, following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willi...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
American Exchange Group to buy sneaker maker Allbirds for $39 million
March 30 (Reuters) - American Exchange Group (AXNY) entered an agreement on Monday to buy all the assets and liabilities of footwear maker Allbirds for $39 million. Here are some details on this: (Rep...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
Australian $240 billion pension fund snaps up Japanese, European stocks and UK bonds
By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, March 31 (Reuters) - Australia's No.2 pension fund has increased its global equities, Australian and British bond investments, some of the world's most sold-off asset classes,...
Thomson Reuters Mar 30, 2026
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