Hong Kong: Shares begin with gains

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong opened slightly higher on Wednesday (Feb 23) morning following a 3-day sell-off but investors are keeping a nervous eye on events in eastern Europe on fears of a Russia-Ukraine war.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.42 per cent or 97.97 points to 23,592.99.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.12 per cent or 4.26 points to 3,461.40, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange gained 0.40 per cent or 9.26 points to 2,306.56. AFP