HK stocks open higher after steep falls
Hong Kong shares opened slightly higher Wednesday morning following the previous day's hefty drop, though traders remain on edge over rising interest rates aimed at fighting inflation. The Hang Seng Index added 0.50 percent to 19,191. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.15 percent to 3,078, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange inched 0.09 percent higher to 1,981. (AFP)