HONG KONG - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced Tuesday the morning trading sessions of both the securities and derivatives markets have been delayed due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8.

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above remains issued at 9:00 am, the morning trading sessions for all markets will be canceled.

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is canceled at or before 12:00 noon, major products of HKEx's securities and derivatives markets will resume trading in the afternoon.

Trading will begin on the first half hour at least two hours after the discontinuation of the Typhoon Signal No. 8.

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above remains issued at 12:00 noon, all trading sessions in the day will be canceled.

HKEx will make a further announcement in due course.