** Shares of China-based vaccine developer Ab&B Bio Tech Co Ltd JS 2627.HK jump 16.3% to HK$59.90, their highest level since debut on August 11
** Stock on track for the biggest one-day pct gain since August 13; rising for seventh straight session
** AB&B Bio Tech Co Ltd JS said its H shares have been included in Hang Seng Composite Index .HSCI effective March 9
** "The board believes that such inclusion will facilitate the expansion of the company’s shareholder base, help increase the trading liquidity of the H Shares, and further enhance the reputation and brand awareness of the company" - co
** YTD, stock up 41.1%, Hang Seng Biotech Index .HSBIO up 10.6%, Hang Seng Composite Index .HSCI up 4.2%
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))