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Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 10:40 GMT
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Japan's central bank shows signs of confidence in the country's economy, raising interest rates to 0.5%.

British Airways says it is to expand its long-haul fleet by buying four Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
An Indian businessman is set to complete a deal to buy Scottish whisky firm Whyte and Mackay for £550m.

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