Restaurant shares rise on expectation government will social-distancing measures
Hong Kong's restaurant stocks gained on hopes of easing coronavirus restrictions.
The city has not recorded a locally transmitted infection for 15 days in a row. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor will announce the relaxation of some Covid-19 social-distancing measures, allowing groups of up to eight people to gather in public places and restaurants, the Post reported earlier, citing government sources.
The current ban on gatherings of more than four people will expire on Thursday.
Cafe De Coral (341 HK) surged 4.5 per cent to HK$16.10, while Fairwood (52 HK) jumped 2.8 per cent to HK$19.20. Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao (6862 HK) rose 1.5 per cent to HK$33.65. Japanese ramen restaurant Ajisen (538 HK) advanced 1.2 per cent to HK$1.72.
-- Gigi Choy
Source : SCMP