Hong Kong: Shares surge at open

Published Tue, Feb 16, 2021 · 01:38 AM

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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened with big gains on Tuesday morning as investors returned from a long holiday weekend to play catch-up with a global rally fuelled by stimulus and vaccine optimism.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.66 per cent or 502.25 points to 30,675.82.

Mainland Chinese markets were closed for a holiday.

AFP

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