Tokyo stocks advance in morning on hopes for central banks' easing
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 97.97 points, or 0.44 percent, from Thursday to 22,142.42.
Hong Kong stocks open 0.24 pct higher
Hong Kong stocks gained 63.93 points, or 0.24 percent, to open at 26,532.88 points on Friday.
Oil prices rise on supply shortage concerns
Oil prices rose on Thursday as the market remained concerned about possible supply shortage.







