Hong Kong mulls longer stock trading hours, ending lunch break

Hong Kong is considering extending its stock trading hours by starting equities trading 30 minutes earlier at 9 am and eliminating the one-hour lunch break that begins at noon. This proposal would align Hong Kong more closely with other major global exchanges, as it is currently one of the few major exchanges, alongside mainland China and Tokyo, that still maintains a lunch break. The change aims to increase trading continuity and competitiveness. The article, published by The Business Times on July 20, 2026, reports on this potential regulatory shift.

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Hong Kong mulls longer stock trading hours, ending lunch breakThe Business TimesRegionalJul 20, 08:18 AM UTC

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