Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore halt shipments of food products from the region near the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Japan exports more in February bringing its trade balance back into a surplus on increased demand from Asia.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander denies the windfall tax on the oil companies could be passed on to motorists in higher fuel prices.

Toyota motors will curb production at some of its factories in North America due to a shortage of parts.

New Zealand's economy grew slightly in the last three months of the year managing to avoid a feared recession.

Airports operator BAA promises investment at Heathrow after a report criticises its response to the snow chaos.

Advertising firm WPP says it is likely to bring its headquarters back to the UK from the Irish Republic, after tax changes proposed in the Budget.

Inflation and public sector cuts will continue to hurt consumers and retailers, Next warns, as it announces record profits.