Hong Kong: Stocks start slightly higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares opened Tuesday morning with further gains, boosted by hopes for a virus vaccine and after Chinese and US officials agreed to push on with their trade pact signed earlier this year.

The Hang Sang Index added 0.14 per cent or 35.41 points to 25,586.99.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.21 per cent or 7.24 points to 3,392.88, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange edged up 0.14 per cent or 3.09 points to 2,281.33.

AFP