Hong Kong Considers Extending Stock Trading Hours by Eliminating Lunch Break

Hong Kong is considering a proposal to extend its stock trading hours by starting equities trading 30 minutes earlier, at 9 am, and eliminating the one-hour lunch break that currently begins at noon. This move would align Hong Kong more closely with other major global exchanges, as it is one of the few remaining major markets, alongside China and Tokyo, that still observes a midday trading halt. The proposal aims to increase market efficiency and competitiveness. The article, published by The Business Times on July 20, 2026, highlights the potential shift in Hong Kong's market structure.

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Hong Kong Considers Extending Stock Trading Hours by Eliminating Lunch BreakThe Business TimesRegionalJul 20, 08:18 AM UTC

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