HKEX climbs most in 5 weeks on strengthening ties with Central Asia

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing

02/06/2026 07:11

** Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) 0388.HK climb 2.5% to HK$410.2, on course for the biggest one-day pct gain since April 29 
** Stock hits highest since May 26 in the third straight day of gains
** HKEX said it has signed two pacts with Astana International Exchange in Kazakhstan and with the Astana International Financial Centre Authority to strengthen tie between Hong Kong and Central Asia
** HKEX, Astana International Financial Centre Authority will pursue co-operation in climate transition, decarbonisation efforts, green finance and collaboration in commodities markets 
** Exchange and AIX will co-operate on broadening cross-border listing opportunities, growing dual listings in equities and cross-border listings of debt securities 
** YTD, stock up 0.3%, benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI up 0.9%


 (Reporting by Donny Kwok)
 ((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))