Hong Kong: Stocks open with gains

[HONG KONG] Shares in Hong Kong rose at the open on Monday, extending last week's advance, led by a rally in tech firms, though traders remain on edge over the debt crisis at property giant Evergrande.

The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.30 per cent or 323.95 points to 25,161.80.

The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.45 per cent or 16.07 points to 3,608.24, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dipped 0.09 per cent or 2.21 points to 2,411.71.

AFP