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Asia-Pacific mixed with Japan data in focus

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Major stock market indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Friday as investors assessed a rise in Tokyo's annual inflation rate and Japan's industrial production compared to the previous month, a decline in retail sales, and a lower-than-expected unemployment figure.

Japan's Nikkei 225 increased by 0.39% or 152 points at 7:22 am CET as the dollar went up by 0.37% against the yen to sell for ¥154.8190. South Korea's Kospi decreased by 0.86%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.45% higher.

The markets in mainland China and Hong Kong were closed for the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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