** Shares of Chinese information technology services
provider Chinasoft International Ltd 0354.HK rise as much as
4.3% to HK$8.44, their highest since Jan. 26
** Stock on course to finish the month up 12.3%, best
monthly gain since June 2021.
** Beijing-based firm says it has teamed up with BYD Auto
Industry Co Ltd to develop intelligent connected vehicle systems
and to accelerate the intelligent upgrade of the automotive
industry as it expands its automotive software business.
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** The Hang Seng Commerce & Industry Index .HSNC slips
0.2% and the Hang Seng Tech Index .HSTECH eases 0.1%
** The Hang Seng Composite Index .HSCI gains 0.1% and the
benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI edges up 0.03%
** As of last close, the stock had fallen 20.4% this year
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))