Hong Kong shares to open up 0.4 pct, property firm

HONG KONG Jan 10 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares are set to start higher on Tuesday, lifted by strength in the property sector, but turnover is likely to stay weak ahead of several key euro zone bond auctions and Chinese economic data expected later this week.

The Hang Seng Index was set to start up 0.44 percent at 18,948.12. The China Enterprises Index of top mainland listings in Hong Kong was indicated to open up 0.6 percent at 10,287.32. (Reporting by Clement Tan; Editing by Chris Lewis)