HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong shares set course for their first gain in three days on Wednesday, led by a rebound for financial and technology heavyweights, even as fears grew over the spread of a coronavirus that originated in China.
The Hang Seng Index added 0.8% to 28,210.93 by noon following a 2.8% tumble on Tuesday. Social media and gaming company Tencent Holdings rose 1.4% after falling 2.7% on Tuesday, while insurer AIA Group climbed 1.2% following a 2.1% drop in the previous session.
