Hong Kong stocks advanced at midday, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.82% and the Hang Seng Tech Index gaining 0.78%, driven by broad-based buying in technology and AI-related shares.
The rally continued a positive start to the session, during which the Hang Seng Index opened 0.17% higher and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.34%. Early trading saw particular strength in healthcare and mainland brokerage stocks, with Dongfang Securities jumping more than 13% at the open.
Meanwhile, Shihua Machinery confirmed it maintains operational presence in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, underscoring its regional footprint in the Middle East energy sector.
The broad gains across major indices reflect sustained investor interest in growth-oriented sectors, particularly those tied to innovation and digital transformation, as market participants assess near-term economic signals from both domestic and global sources.
