Hong Kong: Shares begin day with gains

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday (Dec 21) morning on bargain-buying after 2 days of hefty losses, though traders remain spooked over the fast-spreading Omicron virus variant.

The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.22 per cent or 50.71 points to 22,795.57.

The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.06 per cent or 2.15 points to 3,591.45, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange also eased 0.06 per cent or 1.40 points to 2,477.02.

AFP