Hong Kong stocks close higher
Hong Kong stocks finished with gains on Monday following last week's steep losses, with traders also cheered by US pledges of support for the banking sector after the collapse of regional lender Silicon Valley Bank. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2 percent, or 376 points, to 19,695. The Shanghai Composite Index added 1.2 percent, or 38 points, to 3,268, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 0.4 percent, or 9 points, to 2096. (AFP)