Hong Kong: Shares down at open
Add BT as a preferred source
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong opened sharply lower Tuesday (Feb 22) after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into 2 separatist regions of Ukraine, ramping up expectations of a conflict.
The Hang Seng Index shed 1.98 per cent, or 477.53 points to 23,692.54.
The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.5 per cent, or 17.32 points to 3,473.29, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange fell 0.59 per cent, or 13.68 points to 2,312.12. AFP
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Autobahn Rent A Car directors declared bankrupt over S$50 million each owed to DBS
Amazon’s MGM Studios gains creative control over ‘James Bond’ franchise
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
In taxing wealth, how far can Singapore push property owners?
