HK stocks slightly higher at open

Hong Kong stocks opened on the front foot on Tuesday morning as economic recovery optimism helped traders look past rising virus infections in parts of Asia.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.9 percent to 28,438.

The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.1 percent to 3,520, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was flat, inching down 0.54 points to 2,319. (AFP)