At the midday break, the Hang Seng Index experienced a modest gain of 0.29%, accompanied by a 0.95% rise in the Hang Seng Tech Index. The semiconductor and hardware equipment sector shone brightly, with Koin International Holdings surging more than 9% and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) climbing over 5%. Conversely, the consumer services and household goods sectors faltered, as Wisdom Digital Group tumbled over 13% and Blue Moon Group declined by more than 2%. Southbound funds recorded a net purchase of HK$1.439 billion.
