Summary Sands China surged 10.89 percent to HK$60.6 and Galaxy Entertainment jumped 7.32 percent to HK$71.1.
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong shares rose 0.72 percent on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, as investors await the release of US jobs data for clues about the state of the world s largest economy.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 153.75 points to end at 21,423.13 on turnover of HK$58.37 billion ($7.53 billion).
Shanghai was closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
The gains were in line with a broad regional uptick following turmoil sparked by weak US and Chinese manufacturing data, the Federal Reserve s stimulus wind-down and fears about emerging markets.
The main focus is now on the release of non-farm payrolls on Friday, which will give traders a better handle on the state of the US economy.
"The tension in the buildup to Friday s US non-farm payroll data is heavy with the increased uncertainty over where the US economy is headed," said Hiroichi Nishi, general manager of equities at SMBC Nikko Securities.
Most economists tip further selling if Friday s employment data misses expectations.
Macau casino plays led the rally after suffering heavy losses on Wednesday in response to lower than expected gaming revenue growth in the city last month.
Sands China surged 10.89 percent to HK$60.6 and Galaxy Entertainment jumped 7.32 percent to HK$71.1.
Also, HSBC edged up 0.13 percent to HK$78.75, China Mobile gained 0.07 percent to HK$72.5 and energy giant CNOOC advanced 0.69 percent to HK$11.66. Cathay Pacific Airways was unchanged at HK$15.30.
