Hong Kong equities close week with loss
Hong Kong stocks finished a tough week with more losses on Friday as investors nervously awaited the release of US jobs data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index shed 0.7 percent, or 145 points, to 19,452. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 1.5 points, to 3,186, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.4 percent, or 9 points, to 2,089. (AFP)