The Hang Seng Index opened 54.49 points higher, or 0.21%, at 25,923.03 on Wednesday, March 18. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened 5.33 points higher, or 0.1%, at 5,112.97. The H-share Index opened 7.22 points higher, or 0.08%, at 8,833.95. The Red Chip Index opened 3.39 points lower, or 0.08%, at 4,308.75.