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25 May 2012 Last updated at 10:03 ET

Fuel costs spur Japan price riseConsumer filling up heating oil containers

Japan's consumer prices rise in April, spurred by rising fuel and energy costs, official data shows.


Huawei logoHuwei accuses US firm of patent abuse

China's Huawei files a complaint against InterDigital, accusing the US firm of abusing its position and charging ''exploitative'' fees for mobile patents.

China police free foreign banker

The Chinese authorities release a Singaporean banker held without charge since March on suspicion of aiding a criminal.

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Nikkei 225 8580.39 Up 17.01 0.20%
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Hang Seng 18713.41 Up 47.01 0.25%
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