*Japan Dec PPI Unchanged At 0.3% On Month, Consensus 0.0%

*Australia Jan Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index 81.0 Vs. 82.1 In December

*South Korea Dec Import Price Index Down 4.1% On Year Vs. -8.8% In November

*South Korea Dec Export Price Index Down 0.9% On Month Vs. -7.4%in November

*South Korea Dec Export Price Index Down 2.3% On Year Vs. -3.5% In November