Hong Kong stocks open higher
Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Tuesday, extending recent gains as Beijing's vow to stick to its zero-Covid policies failed to dampen optimism among traders. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.27 percent to 16,640. The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.13 percent, at 3,073, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.2 percent, to 2,023. (AFP)