Hong Kong stocks rise at open
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday morning, boosted by big gains in tech giants including market heavyweight Alibaba, though traders remain concerned about China's stuttering economy. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.20 percent to 15,541. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.80 percent, or 21.70 points, to 2,680, and the Shenzhen Composite Index shed 1.52 percent, or 21.81 points to 1,411. (AFP)