Hong Kong stocks kick off with gains
Hong Kong stocks resumed their upward journey at Friday's open after a two-day drop, boosted by a rally in tech companies. The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.50 percent to 18,316. The Shanghai Composite Index was marginally higher, inching up 1.29 points to 3,116, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.08 percent, or 1.59 points, to 2,040. (AFP)