Hong Kong: Shares rise at open

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher at the beginning of business Thursday, extending the previous day's rally, on optimism over the global recovery outlook.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.17 per cent or 48.39 points to 28,865.46.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.07 per cent or 2.36 points to 3,568.58, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange gained 0.14 per cent or 3.33 points to 2,430.71.

AFP