Hong Kong: Stocks edge up at start of trade

[HONG KONG] Shares ticked slightly higher in the opening minutes of trade in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Mar 8) following 2 days of hefty losses, though traders remain on edge over the Ukraine war.

The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.12 per cent or 24.76 points to 21,082.39.

The Shanghai Composite Index was flat, inching down 0.30 point to 3,372.55, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange ticked up 0.25 per cent or 5.55 points to 2,208.97. AFP