Singapore and Hong Kong markets hit new highs

Pedestrians walk past a stocks display board after the Hang Seng Index leapt 1.81 percent, or 565.88 points, to close at 31,904.75 in Hong Kong on Jan 16, 2018.
Pedestrians walk past a stocks display board after the Hang Seng Index leapt 1.81 percent, or 565.88 points, to close at 31,904.75 in Hong Kong on Jan 16, 2018.PHOTO: AFP