Hong Kong: Stocks close higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares ended with gains on Thursday (Jan 6), enjoying a late rally after spending much of the day in the red, as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on bargain-buying.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.72 per cent, or 165.61 points, to 23,072.86.

The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.25 per cent, or 9.10 points, to 3,586.08, and the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.10 per cent, or 2.36 points, to 2,481.33.

AFP