Global Market: Hong Kong stocks rise as pharma, tech shares lead gains

Hong Kong stocks gained on Tuesday, led by pharmaceutical and technology shares, with the Hang Seng rising 0.78% and Hang Seng Tech Index advancing 0.87%. Biotech firms WuXi Biologics and Sino Biopharmaceutical rallied over 4%. Property stocks remained weak amid residential market concerns, debt pressures and refinancing risks among developers.