HK stocks open higher in storm-delayed session
Hong Kong stocks rose at the open on Thursday in a session delayed because of typhoon weather warnings, with market sentiment boosted by China's latest economic stimulus plans. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.8 percent, or 149 points, to 19,418. In afternoon trade, the Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.4 percent, or 13 points, at 3,228, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was down 0.4 percent at 2,152. (AFP)