Hong Kong: Shares open with modest gains

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks rose at the open on Tuesday (Apr 12), despite a weak lead from Wall Street and with eyes on key US inflation data later in the day.

The Hang Seng Index was up 0.61 per cent or 128.34 points to 21,336.64.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.16 per cent or 5.09 points to 3,172.22, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was up 0.52 per cent or 10.45 points to 2,021.90. AFP