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  "id": 12323483,
  "title": "Hong Kong stocks climb, led by pharmaceutical, tech stocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/hong-kong-stocks-climb-led-by-pharmaceutical-tech-stocks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:12:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442884/hong-kong-stocks-climb-led-by-pharmaceutical-tech-stocks"
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  "account": "Hong Kong's stock market experienced a rise on Tuesday, mirroring a stronger overseas market. Pharmaceutical and technology stocks emerged as the primary drivers of this upward trend, despite pressure from property developers. The Hong Kong benchmark Hang Seng index gained 0.78% by midday, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index increased by 0.82%. The Hang Seng Biotech Index saw a notable surge of nearly 3%, alongside the Hang Seng Tech, which rose by 0.87%. Among the companies driving this positive momentum were WuXi Biologics and Sino Biopharmaceutical, which respectively climbed by 4.2% and 4.1%. Other stocks benefiting from the rally included Sunny Optical, Baidu, Kuaishou, and Alibaba, with their prices increasing between 2.8% and 3.7%. However, the financial markets in China's onshore region were closed for the country's National Day holiday and would reopen on October 8. Property developers endured a decline, with Sun Hung Kai Properties falling by 0.4% and CK Asset slipping by 0.3%. UOB Kay Hian, a brokerage, predicted that residential property prices would stabilize throughout 2026. New World Development experienced a decline of 3.8%, following its announcement of a debt exchange offer. This offer enabled bondholders to switch some of their notes due in 2027 and 2028 for new secured debt, which would mature in 2032.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks climbed on Tuesday , tracking a firmer overseas market with pharmaceutical and technology stocks leading the gains, overpowering selling pressure on property developers. Hong Kong benchmark Hang Seng was up 0.78% by midday, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index climbed 0.82%. The Hang Seng Biotech Index rose nearly 3% and the Hang Seng Tech gained 0.87%. WuXi…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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