Asian stock indices closed slightly higher. Tensions over the crisis in Ukraine weighed on markets. The Ukrainian government said on Friday its troops attacked a military convoy that entered the country from Russia.

Investors were also focused on corporate earnings and China's new home prices.

New home prices in China declined in 64 of the 70 cities last month from June.

Nintendo Co. shares rose 4%.

Lenovo Group Ltd. shares climbed 1%.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225 15,322.6 +4.26 +0.03%

Hang Seng 24,955.46 +0.52 0.00%

Shanghai Composite 2,239.47 +12.73 +0.57%