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The Bank of Japan kept monetary settings steady on Thursday and maintained its upbeat view on the economy, suggesting policymakers are in no hurry to boost stimulus even as global risks threaten a fragile recovery.

Foreign investors turned net buyers of Japanese equities in the week ended Dec. 13 on renewed optimism in the run-up to the Sino-U.S. interim trade deal.

Western Gate Private Investments, second-largest investor in Stock Spirits, on Thursday urged the vodkamaker for a special dividend and a review of the company's capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and dividend policy.

China's benchmark equity market gauge ended flat on Thursday as investors awaited further details on the 'phase one' trade deal between Washington and Beijing. ** The Shanghai Composite index finished unchanged at 3,017.07. The index has risen more than 5% this month as investors await further details on an interim trade...

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* China Railway Construction's Shanghai shares rally on unit listing plan

Most Southeast Asian stock markets edged lower on Thursday, with the Philippine index leading losses, as investors booked profits ahead of holiday season and as a lack of clarity over the interim Sino-U.S. deal and prospects of a hard Brexit weighed. The "phase-one" trade agreement announced...