HKEX filing shows HSBC (00005.HK) repurchased 1.3 mln shares on Aug 14 for HK$19.9 mln.

At the open on Monday Aug 17, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose 186.56 points (+0.74%) to 25,303.41; the Hang Seng TECH Index gained 53.58 points (+1.14%) to 4,761.20; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) added 71.04 points (+0.85%) to 8,411.87; the Hang Seng Red Chip Index was up 18.92 points (+0.46%) at 4,151.61.

Iran President Pezeshkian said on the 16th that a memorandum of understanding signed with the United States two months ago to end the conflict was reached on the basis of preserving Iran’s dignity and demonstrating strength, and did not involve surrender to the enemy. He said the MoU was drafted after careful consideration and expert discussion. IRNA reported the speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly said on the 15th the Iran-US MoU wins national honor and consolidates a diplomatic victory.