Hong Kong stocks close slightly lower

[HONG KONG]

SHARES in Hong Kong ended lower Monday, as the resurgence of the coronavirus Delta variant continued to weigh on economies globally, including in China, where new data showed activity slowed more than expected in July.

The Hang Seng Index fell 0.80 per cent, or 210.16 points, to 26,181.46.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up by 0.03 per cent, or 1.05 points, to 3,517.34; the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.58 per cent, or 14.38 points, to 2,454.36.

AFP