Hong Kong stocks close well down

HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong closed with losses Tuesday, as the Delta coronavirus strain spooked investors and sparked fears of a stalled global economic recovery.

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.66 percent, or 435.59 points, to 25,745,87.

Hong Kong stocks open down

The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 2.00 percent, or 70.37 points, to 3,446.98 on closing, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was down 2.52 percent, or 61.86 points, to 2,392.49.