Hong Kong shares edged higher on Thursday for a second consecutive gaining session, led by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd, according to Reuters. Auto counters extended gains from the previous session despite China's plan to end tax incentives for small cars and restrictions on new car registrations in Beijing. The Hang Seng Index ended up 0.13 percent at 22,999.34, its highest close in more than a week. The China Enterprises Index of top locally listed mainland Chinese companies gained 0.63 percent to 12,586.84.
