Hong Kong: Stocks close higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Tuesday after a see-saw session that saw Macau casino stocks fall sharply as the gaming enclave reported its first Omicron case.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.24 per cent or 56.80 points to 23,280.56.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.39 per cent or 14.14 points to 3,630.11 while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange climbed 0.83 per cent or 20.61 points to 2,514.82.

AFP