The Hang Seng Index in the Hong Kong stock market closed slightly higher today. This was prompted by further easing of COVID-19 control measures, which boosted investor confidence.
The Hang Seng Index closed at 19,160.49 points, up 65.69 points or +0.34%.
Investors reacted to news reports that the Hong Kong government will allow people to enter bars without testing for COVID-19. In a hurry with negative impact anymore. and raising customer limits for locations as Hong Kong continues to ease its COVID-19 containment measures. Some are waiting before the Hong Kong leader visits China.
Hong Kong’s Health Secretary, Libby Lee, told the media that testing rules before entering venues, including bars and nightclubs, came into effect in June. In force this Thursday (December 22), the limit on the number of people allowed to attend the carnival. which is currently 240 people, it will also end But it will still limit the number of people who eat at the restaurant table to 12 people, which could be the next measure that will be loosen up
