Asian stock markets closed mixed Thursday.

Tokyo's Nikkei index gained a fraction of one percent to finish at 10,010.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost a fraction of one percent to finish the day's trading at 21,987.

Share prices were higher in Sydney, Taipei and Wellington, but lower in Manila and Shanghai.

In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 78.80 yen, a slight gain from Wednesday.