Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday, tracking gains in overseas markets as pharmaceutical and technology shares advanced, offsetting selling pressure in property developers, according to a report by Reuters.
The Hang Seng Index was up 0.78% by midday, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.82%. The Hang Seng Biotech Index climbed nearly 3%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.87%, the report stated.