Hong Kong stocks open higher on recovery hopes

Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher at the beginning of business on Thursday, extending the previous day’s rally, on optimism over the global recovery outlook.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.17 percent, or 48.39 points, to 28,865.46.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.07 percent, or 2.36 points, to 3,568.58, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.14 percent, or 3.33 points, to 2,430.71. (AFP)