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The back-to-school countdown is nearing its end, but there's still time for parents to find good deals. Here are four tips on how you can save money while helping your child get ready to hit the books.

In Japan on Friday the Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.6% to 9,114 and in Hong Kong the Hang Seng edged up 0.5% to 20,972. China's Shanghai Composite Index slid 0.4% to end the day at 2,655.