Hong Kong stock market mid-day market report: Hang Seng Index rose by 0.59%, Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.6%

As of the midday close, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.59% and the Hang Seng Technology Index rose by 0.6%. The semiconductor sector in the Hong Kong stock market continued to strengthen, with ASMPT rising by over 9%, Hua Hong Semiconductor rising by over 6%, and shares of SMIC, Shanghai Fudan, Jinge Semiconductor, and Hongli Semiconductor following the upward trend.