Asian stock markets were exhibiting a mixed trend ahead of the U.S. labour market data release. Analysts expect that the unemployment rate should decrease to 6.6% in April from 6.7% in March and 211,000 jobs should be added in April.

The Shanghai stock market was closed for a public holiday.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225                    14,457.51     -27.62     -0.19%

Hang Seng                   22,260.67     +126.70     +0.57%

Shanghai Composite    closed

Sony shares decreased 1.5% after cutting its earnings guidance for the third time in a year.