Economics
Asia Stocks Rise After China Premier Says Growth Is Focus
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Asian stocks rose, with the regional index rebounding from its biggest drop in six months, after Premier Wen Jiabao said China will focus more on bolstering economic growth.
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd., a developer controlled by the nation’s construction ministry, rose 1.8 percent in Hong Kong. BHP Billiton Ltd. advanced 2 percent in Sydney after RBC Capital Markets said the world’s largest mining company may buyback shares. Nintendo Co., a manufacturer of gaming consoles that gets a third of its sales in Europe, fell