Hong Kong stocks open higher
Hong Kong stocks rose at the open of trade on Friday, extending the previous day's rally as traders cheered fresh data indicating US inflation easing slightly. The Hang Seng Index added 0.38 percent to 20,158. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.18 percent to 3,275, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.11 percent to 2,214. (AFP)