Hong Kong stocks open 0.80 percent higher

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Hong Kong stocks open 0.80 percent higher
HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rose 0.80 percent at the start of trade on Monday, tracking a strong lead from Wall Street where stocks surged in a "Santa Claus rally" last week.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 185.69 points to 23,302.32 in the first few minutes of trade.