Hong Kong (CNN Business) Investors gave Nintendo a huge boost on Friday, after the gaming company reported better than expected earnings powered by sales of its popular Switch console.

Nintendo NTDOF Nikkei 225 N225 Shares injumped 6% in Tokyo Friday, bucking the downward trend of Japan'swhich slumped 0.4%.

Over in Hong Kong, ESR Cayman made its public debut. Shares in the real estate logistics company popped at the open, rising as much as 7% in early morning trade.

ESR Cayman raised $1.6 billion, making it Hong Kong's second largest IPO for the year. It was a boost of confidence for the bourse, coming less than 24 hours after government officials confirmed that five months of mass protests -- on top of other challenges and structural issues -- have pushed the city into a recession.

Hang Seng Index HSI Hong Kong'swas also shaking off the disappointing economic growth figures, posting gains of 0.5%.

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