The Japanese market outperformed despite paring some gains after the Bank of Japan decided to hold rates unchanged. The Nikkei 225 ended up 619.00 points or 1.67% at 37,739.50.
China retained its benchmark lending rates on Friday even after the US Federal Reserve reduced its rate by a sharper-than-expected half a percentage point this week.
Sri Lanka on Friday recalled left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera in their 15-member squad to be led by inspirational skipper Chamari Athapaththu for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in UAE.