Asian stocks edged up on Friday, drawing support from unexpectedly strong growth in China's economy at the end of last year, although gains were limited by caution ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.

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The Japan Bank for International Cooperation will provide up to 800 million euros ($822 million) in loans to a major German telecom company to support 5G development, in an apparent bid to help the European nation curb dependence on China.

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.

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Some regional markets took cues from an overnight dip in Wall Street. US stock futures were also slightly lower in Asia hours on Thursday. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 index rose 0.5%, and the Shanghai Composite index gained 0.4%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index inched 0.2% higher.

Yokohama, Japan — Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said Tuesday that the central bank will decide whether to raise interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting, scheduled for two ...

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s first few days in the White House.

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