The review could create a longer continuous trading session in Hong Kong, aligning the market more closely with global norms and potentially affecting liquidity, trading volumes and investor activity.
Hong Kong Exchanges is considering extending stock trading hours by eliminating the long-standing lunch break in Hong Kong’s stock market, according to a market report cited on July 20. The proposal remains under review and is aimed at bringing the market closer to international peers and improving competitiveness. If adopted, the change would create a longer continuous session and could affect liquidity, trading volumes, investor activity and broader market dynamics as participants adjust.