Hong Kong: Stocks begin Tuesday's session with gains

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened on the front foot on Tuesday morning as economic recovery optimism helped traders look past rising virus infections in parts of Asia.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.87 per cent, or 243.94 points, to 28,438.03.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.09 per cent, or 3.03 points, to 3,520.65, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was flat, inching down 0.54 points to 2,319.80.

AFP