Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:37:06 GMT
Hang Seng increases on positive corporate earnings data
Hong Kong shares rose on Monday, as the EU and Cyprus policy makers reached a bailout deal, thus reducing the risk of Cyprus unprecedented default. The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.7%, or 135.85 points, to 22,251.15. The gauge has recovered from its biggest decline since August 2012. Seven out of nine sectors posted gains with oil and gas and basic