Hong Kong stocks start with gains
Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with market heavyweight Alibaba boosted by news that it will seek a primary listing in the city, which would allow it to be traded by mainland investors. The Hang Seng rose 0.55 percent to 20,676. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.12 percent, to 3,254, while the Shenzhen Composite Index edged up 0.08 percent to 2,167. (AFP)